Senior Accountant

Jenson Fisher Consulting Ltd; Crieff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Crieff seeks a Senior Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting qualifications and experience in handling statutory accounts, tax, and client communications. Offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for growth

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar role.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Confident in using initiative within a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for various clients.
• Produce monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Ensure timely completion of corporation tax returns.
• Handle VAT returns effectively.
• Communicate directly with clients to build relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Client relationship management

Education

ACCA, CA or equivalent

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Jenson Fisher are delighted to be retained by Kelly Accounting in Crieff to recruit a Senior Accountant on a permanent full time basis. Reporting into the Director for the practice, the successful Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in delivering to a varied clients base, whilst taking ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients.

As the Senior Accountant, you will have a strong background within the profession and be confident handling a wide variety of tasks across accounts production, advisory and tax whilst supporting your client base with ad-hoc projects that may arise.

You may be in possession of your full accounting qualifications, ACCA, CA or equivalent although consideration will also be given to those deemed Qualified by Experience with a varied enough background.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Monthly production of management accounts for clients and associated commentaries.
• Achieving corporation tax deadlines for returns.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Daily use of Xero and Microsoft Excel alongside various other packages as required.
• Hold direct communication with clients and maintain strong professional relationships, maximising opportunities for the firm.

Qualifications and profile

As the Senior Accountant you will be a confident team player, capable of prioritising your own workload and ensuring that deadlines are achieved. Additionally, you will be confident using your own initiative and possess first class organisational and problem solving skills.

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have previous experience working within a similar position within the profession, or are alternatively looking to progress into a role at this level. Kelly Accounting are offering an attractive salary, benefits and working package with the opportunity for future growth in line with your own path.

Application

Applications for this position can be made by contacting Martin Crines, Director at Jenson Fisher Consulting using the details provided.