Senior Accountant

Armstrong Knight; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A small but well-established firm in Essex is looking for a senior accountant to join their team. The role involves managing accounts for a variety of clients and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be proficient with accountancy software. This is a great opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with accountancy software packages.
• Ability to prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Good understanding of accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for various entities and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Maintain manual and computer records.

Skills

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Small but well established Aberdeen firm seeking to hire a senior accountant on a very attractive salary package.

The Role:

Our client is looking for experienced, highly motivated individuals who are seeking the opportunity to advance their career and excel in a new role.
The ideal candidate will be professional and focused on providing an outstanding service to clients.
You should have good technical knowledge of accounting standards, be accurate in your work, possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team of people.
As well as this you will have experience using accountancy software packages and be able to manage your workload to ensure you meet deadlines.
The successful candidate will prepare accounts for a range of entities including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies and have a good understanding of accounting standards.
You will be responsible for the preparation and return of VAT returns and the maintaining of manual and computer records.

Requirements:

Ability to prepare accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
Good understanding of accounting standards
Able to prepare and submit VAT returns
Work closely with clients and team members
Comply with regulatory requirements

Key Skills: Accountant, VAT returns, preparation of accounts