Senior Accountant

Knights Lowe Limited; Ipswich; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Holiday purchase

Medical cash plan

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee Assistant Programme

Group life assurance

Charity events and paid volunteering day

Social events

Résumé du poste

A reputable accounting firm in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their General Practice team. The role involves handling a diverse portfolio of clients, preparing statutory accounts, and providing tax support while mentoring junior staff. It offers hybrid working, progression opportunities, and a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. AAT or ACA/ACCA qualifications are preferred, along with experience in UK accountancy practices.

Qualifications

• Experience working in UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Experience with limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders highly beneficial.
• AAT or ACA/ACCA qualifications are preferred.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Keen to continue developing technically and professionally.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and finalize accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Act as the point of contact for clients on day-to-day queries.
• Support and mentor junior staff in their development.
• Acting as a regular point of contact for clients and building strong relationships.

Connaissances

AAT qualified

ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience

Experience working in UK accountancy practice

Confident preparing accounts

Comfortable communicating directly with clients

Organised and reliable

Keen to develop technically

Formation

AAT qualified / ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience

Description du poste

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our General Practice team, working with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and supporting the Managers and Directors in delivering a high-quality service.

This is a key delivery role for someone who enjoys a mix of technical work, client contact and supporting junior staff. You will take ownership of assignments from planning through to completion, while developing your advisory skills and broadening your exposure across accounts, tax and business matters.

The Role

You will work on a portfolio of clients including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, preparing and finalising accounts, supporting tax compliance and acting as a day-to-day contact for clients.

You will also play an important part in supporting and guiding Assistants and trainees within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Compliance

• Preparing statutory accounts and working papers for a range of clients
• Leading assignments from initial records through to draft accounts stage
• Ensuring files are complete, well-organised and ready for Manager review
• Completing and reviewing VAT returns and bookkeeping where required
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting for clients

Client Contact

• Acting as a regular point of contact for clients on day-to-day queries
• Building strong working relationships with business owners and finance teams
• Explaining accounts and financial information in a clear, practical way
• Escalating technical or complex matters to Managers or Directors where appropriate

Tax Support

• Assisting with corporation tax computations and personal tax information
• Identifying basic tax issues and involving specialists where needed
• Supporting the wider team during busy tax periods

Team Contribution

• Supporting and mentoring Assistants and trainees on assignments
• Reviewing basic work and providing constructive feedback
• Working collaboratively with Managers to ensure workflow is managed effectively

Key Skills and Qualifications

• AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Experience working in UK accountancy practice
• Confident preparing accounts for a range of business types
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Keen to continue developing technically and professionally

What We Offer

• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and sectors
• A supportive team environment with clear progression
• Opportunities to build advisory and client-facing skills
• A role with real responsibility and ownership of work

The salary package will be competitive, depending upon the level of qualification and experience. You will have an opportunity to progress and develop where applicable.

Hybrid working with fully hosted systems

Progression opportunities

Employee Assistant Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Holiday purchase

Varied and successful clients, client contact and interaction

Modern offices and working practices

Social events

Medical cash plan

Enhanced pension scheme

Group life assurance

Charity events and paid volunteering day

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