Senior Accountant

IPS Group Ltd; Leeds; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive independent firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to join remotely. The successful candidate will manage their own portfolio, handling a variety of tasks including year-end accounts, tax returns, VAT, and management accounts. The firm values client relationships and offers 25 days leave plus bank holidays, as well as a competitive salary.

Benefits

Fully remote role

1 in-person meet-up every year, fully funded

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Senior Accountant or similar.
• Comfortable managing a portfolio of clients and doing accountancy work.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of statutory year end accounts.
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Client-focused

Excellent service

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

Sage

Quickbooks

VT

FreeAgent

Xero

Job description

A progressive, forward-thinking, independent firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to join their firm on a remote basis.
This firm offers a range of services to their clients, and you will be responsible for managing the entire process for your own portfolio, covering a variety of tasks to keep your work varied.

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, being responsible for the full 360 client experience from start to finish.
• Preparation of statutory year end accounts.
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns and providing tax advice.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Bookkeeping for your portfolio of clients.

The payroll is dealt with by a dedicated payroll team.

To qualify for this Senior Accountant role, ideally you will meet the following:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with relevant Practice experience working as a Senior Accountant or similar.
• Experience using Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, VT, FreeAgent, and Xero is desirable.
• You must feel comfortable with all aspects of managing your own portfolio of clients, from communicating, managing deadlines, and doing the accountancy work.
• Client-focused, dedicated to providing excellent service and forming long-term relationships with your clients.

What’s on offer?

• Fully remote role.
• 1 in-person meet-up every year which is fully funded by the firm.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Salary from £38,000 to £42,000

If you are interested in this Senior Accountant position or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.