Senior Accountant

Service Care Solutions; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

24 days holidays

Discounts at large retailers

Job summary

Service Care Solutions seeks an experienced Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients, producing year end accounts and draft computations. You will act as the first point of contact for client queries and support junior staff while preparing VAT/MTD filings and tax schedules.

Hybrid working and clear progression path available. Ideal candidates will hold ACA/ACCA or QBE with experience in a practice setting, capable of delivering under tight deadlines and maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• Experience within practice and portfolio ownership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Production of year end accounts for portfolio (sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies).
• Draft computations for clients.
• First point of contact for client queries within portfolio.
• Review work for junior staff and provide guidance for development.
• Preparing schedules for Tax returns and completing VAT & MTD for Income Tax returns.

Skills

Portfolio ownership

Under pressure

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA or QBE

Job description

Service Care are delighted to be working with a long standing client of ours. This client is a rapidly growing accountancy practice who are aiming to be in the Top 20 Firms in the UK.

You will be working closely with senior managers and partners whilst looking after your own portfolio of clients.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for production of year end accounts for your portfolio which can range from sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Production of draft computations for clients
• First point of contact for any queries for clients within your portfolio
• Assist with the reviewing of work for junior members of staff, providing assistance with development when needed
• Preparing schedules for Tax returns
• Completing VAT & MTD for Income Tax returns as required

What you will have:

• ACA/ACCA or QBE
• Experience within practice and portfolio ownership
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

In return you will receive:

• Hybrid Working
• Career Progression and development opportunities
• 24 days holidays
• Discounts at large retailers

*please note – sponsorship is not available for this role*