Senior Accountant

Armstrong Knight; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Saffron Walden seeks an experienced individual to prepare statutory and year-end accounts, manage client relationships, and support team operations. Candidates should have at least 5 years’ experience in a practice setting, be AAT qualified or equivalent, and have excellent IT and communication skills. The role offers diverse client interaction and responsibilities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a practice setting.
• Up-to-date statutory accounts knowledge required.
• Experience in preparing management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and year-end accounts for various clients.
• Manage a varied client portfolio.
• Provide task support to team members.

Skills

Client focused attitude

Effective communication

Time management

Education

AAT qualified or Qualified by experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Xero

SAGE

IRIS

QuickBooks

FreeAgent

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Manager to ensure a high level of service and quality work is delivered to a varied and interesting client base.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and completion of statutory accounts, year-end accounts and rental accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Dealing with a varied client portfolio (T/O up to £2million) including OMBs, property investors, property developers, agricultural, retail etc.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns
• Preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts including forecasting and budgeting
• Provide task support to fellow team members, sharing knowledge and providing guidance
• Liaising with internal and/or third party external outsourcing
• Finalising accounts under the overall control of the Manager
• Organise your flow of work, allocating your assignments and managing your time as necessary taking into consideration your client deadlines and other constraints
• Ensure work is completed within agreed time and budget
• Liaise with third parties as required (HMRC, mortgage brokers, other members of your team, payroll bureau, etc)
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client premises as required and client meetings
• Dealing with general incoming client queries and escalating when required
• Identify cross selling opportunities
• Opportunity to be involved in ad-hoc client projects

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or Qualified by experience.
• At least 5 years of experience gained in a practice setting
• Up to date statutory accounts knowledge and sound accounting, corporate/personal tax and VAT technical knowledge is required
• Experience of preparing management accounts (to include forecasting and budgeting)
• Must possess a client focused attitude and have proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Experience of working with a variety of clients.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Xero, SAGE, IRIS, QuickBooks and FreeAgent.