Senior Accountant

Proactive Personnel Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Accountancy Practice is seeking a Senior Accountant with a strong background in financial management and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. The role involves preparing financial statements, supervising accounts payable, and mentoring junior staff while offering hybrid working conditions and attractive benefits, including 28 days holiday. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to strategic decision-making within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday + Birthday off

Free Parking

Pension Scheme

4pm finish on a Friday

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a Practice environment.
• Proven experience in financial services with emphasis on financial management.
• Strong mentoring skills and ability to simplify complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and interpret financial statements in alignment with accounting standards.
• Supervise accounts payable function ensuring timely vendor payments.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance

ACCA or CIMA certification

Tools

Sage

PeopleSoft

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Are you a Senior Accountant with at least 7 years’ experience working in a Practice environment?

Our client is a well-established Accountancy Practice, offering a range of services within bookkeeping, payroll, management accounting and more!

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days holiday + Birthday off
• Free Parking
• Pension Scheme
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Hybrid working

Your new job role:

• Prepare and interpret financial statements, ensuring alignment with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Supervise the accounts payable function, ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on schedule
• Handle core financial accounting duties, including maintaining and reconciling the general ledger
• Leverage accounting platforms like Sage, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, and Xero to streamline financial reporting
• Offer guidance and support to junior accounting staff, promoting their growth and development
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process to aid in strategic decision-making
• Perform routine audits of financial procedures to identify improvements and uphold industry best practices
• Partner with various departments to deliver financial analysis that informs key business strategies

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications like ACCA or CIMA are a plus
• Possesses proven experience in financial services or a similar sector, with emphasis on financial management and accounting standards
• Highly proficient in using accounting software such as Sage, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, and Xero
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and precision in financial reporting
• Skilled in mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Effective communicator, both in writing and verbally, with the ability to simplify complex financial information
• Well-versed in accounts payable procedures and knowledgeable about financial accounting best practices

Interested?

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Taylor on 01952 525252.