Senior Accountant

Protalent; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Accountant for a senior role in Preston. You will prepare accounts for various entities, manage audit assignments, and supervise junior team members. The ideal candidate should be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years of practice experience. This position offers a competitive salary and ongoing professional development within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of practice experience.
• Experience in audit assignments is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for limited companies, LLP's and partnerships.
• Create management accounts, VAT returns, and financial forecasts.
• Handle all areas of taxation and prepare corporation tax computations.
• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Supervise and provide feedback on work prepared by junior team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical knowledge

Ability to manage junior team members

Proficiency in accounts software such as IRIS, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

IRIS

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you a qualified Accountant with practice experience looking for a challenging senior role reporting directly to partners and associates? This opportunity is for someone who is well-rounded, independent, and ready to take on responsibilities within a dynamic team.
Role and responsibilities:

• Prepare accounts for limited companies, LLP's and partnerships.
• Create management accounts, vat returns, and financial forecasts.
• Handle all areas of taxation and prepare corporation tax computations.
• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Resolve accounts queries with clients and maintain high-quality account and audit files.
• Supervise and provide feedback on work prepared by junior team members.

Ideal candidate:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years of practice experience.
• Experience in audit assignments is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and technical knowledge.
• Ability to manage junior team members and their development.
• Proficiency in accounts software such as IRIS, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks.

If you are looking for a senior accountant role with the opportunity to work with a diverse client base and a supportive team, this position offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and the chance to expand your skills and experience.Call ProTalent to discuss further.