Senior Accountant

Ambitions Personnel; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Study support

Professional development

Cloud accounting technology

Ilkeston office

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel in Ilkeston is partnering with a growing accountancy practice to recruit a Senior Accountant. You will manage a varied portfolio, oversee accounts and tax work, and mentor junior team members while delivering a high-quality service to clients.

The role offers study support, ongoing professional development, modern cloud accounting software, and clear career progression within a friendly, collaborative office environment in Ilkeston.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounts and taxation
• Experience with UK accounts and tax rules
• Attention to detail and client-management skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Prepare and review VAT returns
• Prepare Corporation Tax and Personal Tax returns
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact
• Communicate directly with clients and build strong working relationships
• Provide support, guidance and technical assistance to junior team members
• Review work prepared by junior members of the team
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
• Work with modern cloud accounting software
• Assist with more complex accounting and tax matters
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines
• Keep up to date with changes in accounting and tax legislation

Skills

Cloud accounting software

Education

AAT qualified

ACA/ACCA qualified

Part-qualified or equivalent

Job description

Senior Accounting Opportunity with a Growing Accountancy Practice

Our client is a modern and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Ilkeston, committed to delivering exceptional client service, embracing technology and investing in the development of its people.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to take the next step in their career, with responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients and the opportunity to work closely with both clients and junior members of the team.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, overseeing accounts and tax work while providing support and guidance to more junior members of the team.

You will play an important role in delivering a high-quality service to clients and helping the practice continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review limited company, sole trader and partnership accounts
• Prepare and review VAT returns
• Prepare Corporation Tax and Personal Tax returns
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact
• Communicate directly with clients and build strong working relationships
• Provide support, guidance and technical assistance to junior team members
• Review work prepared by junior members of the team
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
• Work with modern cloud accounting software
• Assist with more complex accounting and tax matters
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines
• Keep up to date with changes in accounting and tax legislation

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for an experienced accountant who is confident working with clients and capable of managing their own portfolio of work.

You will ideally have:

• AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified or equivalent experience
• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of accounts and taxation
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and client-management skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
• A proactive approach and willingness to improve processes
• A genuine desire to develop and progress within the profession

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Study support where appropriate
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Varied and interesting client portfolio
• Modern technology and cloud accounting systems
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the practice grows
• Office-based position in Ilkeston

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