Senior Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing firm as a Senior Accountant, where you will play a pivotal role in managing client portfolios and preparing year-end accounts. This innovative company is dedicated to providing tailored services in accounting and tax, and offers a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth. You will lead a team, ensuring deadlines are met while delivering exceptional service to clients. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving firm. Be part of their ambitious growth journey and help shape the future of accounting services in the region.

Benefits

Private health care

Free gym membership

New modern offices

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a client portfolio.
• Strong skills in year-end accounts preparation and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of limited companies, sole traders, and individuals.
• Prepare management accounts, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Support team management and ensure high quality of service.

Skills

Management of client portfolios

Year-end accounts preparation (FRS105 & FRS102)

Tax planning & compliance

Management accounts preparation

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

• Join and be a part of the growth of a fast growing firm
• Senior Accountant opportunity

About Our Client

Our client is a small firm that has seen rapid growth over the last year and with ambitious growth plans to become a leading firm in the region. They provide tailored and comprehensive services across accounts and tax to a range of clients.

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will have a key leadership role in the team supporting the Directors.

Responsibilities will include:

• Management of own client of portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and individuals
• Management accounts preparation including budgets and cashflow forecasts
• Year-end accounts preparation (FRS105 & FRS102)
• Corporation tax returns and self-assessment tax returns
• Supporting the practice manager in workflow management and ensuring deadlines are met
• Support with team management across daily operations and ensuring provision of a high quality of service to clients
• Training and support for junior members of the team
• Contributing to business planning and growth strategies

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have proven experience managing a client portfolio, with strong skills in year-end accounts preparation (FRS105 & FRS102) and tax planning & compliance with excellent technical knowledge. You will enjoy working in fast-paced environment and have a desire to be a key part of a growing firm.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary and benefits including:

• Private health care
• Free gym membership
• New modern offices
• Free parking