Senior Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional firm of Chartered Accountants in Rotherham is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant. This role involves managing a portfolio of clients, preparing financial statements, and providing audit support. The firm offers a supportive culture with regular salary reviews, flexible working hours, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Salary reviews and discretionary bonuses

Flexible working hours

31 days holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Payment of professional memberships

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Free eye tests

Staff Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Manage own portfolio of clients.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including Office 365.
• Experience in accounts preparation programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex company financial statements.
• Attend client meetings and interact with directors.
• Train staff members and allocate duties.

Skills

Client Management

Team Development

Business Development

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

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Our client, a leading regional firm of Chartered Accountants, is actively seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to join their Rotherham office. This role will utilize your knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service, providing accounts and audit support to a varied and impressive client base.

Duties

• Manage and take responsibility for your own portfolio of clients
• Prepare and review complex company financial statements
• Prepare and review interim management accounts
• Prepare and review personal tax returns
• Prepare and review partnership accounts and returns
• Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Assist with forecasts and business projections (not essential)
• Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Train staff members and allocate duties

Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice (Newly Qualified), such as an experienced Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager looking to progress further.
• Ability to actively manage your own workload and oversee team development.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including Office 365, in-house programs, and spreadsheet development. Experience with accounting software like Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks is advantageous.
• Experience with accounts preparation programs, preferably IRIS.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of diverse clients and engage in business development, focusing on accounts, tax, and advisory work.

On offer

• A culture that recognises and rewards strong performance, with regular salary reviews and discretionary bonuses
• 37.5 hours per week with flexible working around core hours (10:30 am – 4:00 pm)
• Holiday entitlement of 31 days per year, including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (salary sacrifice option available)
• Payment of professional memberships
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free parking or street parking at all sites
• Free eye tests
• Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPAs, and Mortgage fees