Senior Accountant

Browns Taxation & Accountancy LLP; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Browns Taxation & Accountancy LLP in Essex is seeking a Senior Accountant/Manager to lead a portfolio of small to medium sized accounts clients within a general practice.

You will prepare final accounts, work with a tax partner to finalise tax elements, and maintain strong client relationships while upholding professional ethics.

Flexible hours with a modern office and clear progression prospects, including potential partnership for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prepare full accounts from all types of client records ranging from incomplete records to bespoke software trial balance/nominal ledgers.
• Excellent double entry skills
• Familiarity with the major software packages
• Confident working with, meeting and talking to clients
• Clear working paper ethics and email presentation
• Must have principally worked in an accountancy practice

Responsibilities

• Preparation of final accounts for presenting to and discussing with clients
• You will also work alongside a tax partner in finalising the tax part of the accounts before presenting them to the client

Skills

Double-entry

Client communication

Accounting software

Full-accounts prep

Practice experience

Tools

Major software packages

Job description

Overview:

Senior Accountant/Manager

We are recruiting a full time accountant with extensive experience in general practice to manage a portfolio of small to medium sized accounts clients

Our portfolio includes companies, partnerships and sole traders. A wide range of all types of clients.

This is a role with much variety and individual responsibility. Excellent prospects for progression including future partnership for the right individual

You are welcome to call or email ahead of submitting your CV with any questions

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of final accounts for presenting to and discussing with clients
• You will also work alongside a tax partner in finalising the tax part of the accounts before presenting them to the client

Skills:

• Must be able to prepare full accounts from all types of client records ranging from incomplete records to bespoke software trial balance/nominal ledgers
• Excellent double entry skills
• Familiarity with the major software packages
• Confident working with, meeting and talking to clients
• Clear working paper ethics and email presentation
• Must have principally worked in an accountancy practice

Working hours/Office atmosphere:

• 5 days a week but start/finish times can be flexible to suit
• Bright and well illuminated modern office with up to date equipment
• Dress code: Smart but casual dress and a great atmosphere to work

This role is not suitable for individuals with only industry experience. We are an accountancy practice specialising in accounts and tax matters.