Senior Accountant

Si Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional firm of Chartered Accountants seeks a qualified Senior Accountant for their Rotherham office. The role involves managing a client portfolio, preparing financial statements, and providing audit support. This position offers flexible working, a generous holiday scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Flexible working hours

31 holiday days per year

Company Pension

Payment of professional memberships

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Free eye tests

Staff Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified or Assistant Manager level with practice experience.
• Active management of workloads and team development.
• Proficient in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and provide accounts/audit support.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and VAT returns.
• Attend client meetings and train junior staff.

Skills

Client Management

Financial Statements Preparation

Tax Returns Preparation

Audit Support

Business Development

Team Management

IT Skills

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

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Our client; a leading regional firm of Chartered Accounts is actively seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to join their Rotherham office in a role that will utilise their knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to provide accounts and audit support to varied an impressive client base.

Duties

• Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients
• Preparation and review of complex company financial statements
• Preparation and review of interim management accounts
• Preparation and review of personal tax returns
• Preparation and review of partnership accounts and returns
• Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Forecasts and business projections – not essential
• Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Train members of staff and allocate duties

Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice (Newly Qualified) as an experienced Accounts Senior, Assistant Manager, looking to progress their career further.
• Must be able to actively manage own workloads and take responsibility for own and team members’ development.
• Must possess IT skills to operate Office 365, in-house programs, and prepare and develop spreadsheets as necessary. Accounting software experience with Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks will also be useful.
• Must be fully adept with accounts preparation programs, preferably IRIS.
• Proven ability in managing a portfolio of mixed clients, and business development in an environment where the emphasis was on accounts, tax, and advisory work is a must.

On offer

• A culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, constant review of salaries and discretionary bonuses.
• 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10:30 am – 4:00 pm)
• Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays
• Company Pension (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, LPA’s, and Mortgage fees