Senior Accountant

Pertemps Network Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Essex seeks a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage financial operations, ensure compliance, and support strategic financial planning. The successful candidate will oversee daily accounting tasks, prepare financial statements, and lead junior staff. If you're ready for a new challenge in a supportive environment with excellent benefits, apply now!

Benefits

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Friendly and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a UK accountancy role.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

"The best accountants are the architects of financial legacies." - Laura Anderson

Sheridan Maine is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team in Essex. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities:
-Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
-Manage and oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
-Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal policies.
-Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
-Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
-Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
-Collaborate with auditors and provide necessary documentation.
-Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Requirements:
-Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant.
-Minimum 2 years experience in a UK accountancy role.
-Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
-Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
-Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero).
-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
-Effective communication and team leadership skills.

Benefits:
-Competitive salary package.
-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
-Professional development opportunities.
-Friendly and supportive team environment.

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference in a leading organisation, we want to hear from you! Please click on "apply" as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits