Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Hartlepool is seeking an Accounts Senior to manage a diverse client portfolio. The role involves preparing statutory and management accounts, performing bookkeeping duties, and offering genuine career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess ACCA/ACA qualifications and strong experience in a similar firm.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Chartered Accountants firm is essential.
• Strong qualifications such as ACCA/ACA or AAT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a medium-sized client portfolio and liaise regularly with clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Review and develop junior staff.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

Client Management

Team Development

Education

ACCA/ACA part or full qualified

AAT

QBE

Job description

Our client, a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants, is looking to recruit a new Accounts Senior to their expanding Hartlepool office. As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients from various business sectors and offering statutory and management accounts preparation, as well as bookkeeping and VAT work of the highest standard.

This firm has built an excellent reputation in the area due to the quality of service they provide, the standard of staff they employ, and their success across various business sectors. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in practice at a reputable firm that offers genuine promotional prospects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing a medium-sized client portfolio and liaising with clients regularly
• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Preparing management accounts
• Performing bookkeeping and VAT work
• Reviewing the work of junior staff and training/developing these staff

Skills

• ACCA/ACA part or full qualified, AAT, or QBE
• Strong experience working within a firm of Chartered Accountants is essential