Senior Accountant

Page Personnel; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel is seeking a Senior Accountant for a well-known accountancy practice near Chatham. The role involves preparing statutory and management accounts, overseeing bookkeeping, and advising on tax compliance.

You will support budgeting, manage VAT, and liaise with clients and auditors. The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA or equivalent, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software, with the ability to work independently and handle multiple

Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and managing accounts.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and team members.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts and management accounts for clients.
• Oversee bookkeeping and ensure accurate financial record-keeping.
• Provide expert advice on tax compliance and planning.
• Support clients with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve financial queries and concerns.
• Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on technical accounting matters.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent working

Multi-priority management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is a well known accountancy practice based nearby to Chatham. They have gone from strength to strength and are looking to bolster their accounts department.

Job Description

• Prepare and review statutory accounts and management accounts for clients.
• Oversee bookkeeping and ensure accurate financial record-keeping.
• Provide expert advice on tax compliance and planning.
• Support clients with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve financial queries and concerns.
• Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on technical accounting matters.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Accountant should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and managing accounts.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and team members.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.