Senior Accountant

Headturner Search; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic firm of accountants in Worcester is seeking a qualified accountant to prepare accounts, manage a client portfolio, and oversee staff. This role offers a chance to develop in a growing practice with a focus on professional development and client service. Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential, along with the ability to manage a small team and work under pressure.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company pension

Flexitime

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in practice preferred.
• Strong communicator both verbally and written.
• Self-motivated and commercially focused.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Limited Company accounts for owner-managed businesses.
• Manage a varied client portfolio and oversee bookkeeping.
• Lead, mentor, and manage other staff members.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Skills

Education

ACCA Qualified

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris Accountancy Suite

Job description

A unique opportunity to assist a young dynamic firm of accountants in Worcester who have a very strong referral and recommendation rate of clients based on their proactive and personable approach to clients.
This position will offer an all round knowledge of a fresh accountancy practice for them to develop into the next transition of growth.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Preparation of Limited Company accounts for owner managed businesses

Preparation of Corporation Tax Returns and associated computations

Preparation of management accounts

Review of semi senior staff members' work for Partners client meetings and

appointments

Manage a varied client portfolio of clients

Liaising and supporting clients to resolve day to day queries

Oversee bookkeeping and payroll functions when required

Lead, mentor and manage other staff members in order to achieve greater technical

abilities and development.

Commercially aware of opportunities to enable growth and increased fee income

Excellent Microsoft Office skills required

Strive for continual improvement, maximum efficiency and client service offering

Business partnering with Partner to further engagement and client offerings

Person Specification:

Practice experience preferred

ACCA qualified and trained preferred but QBE also considered

Strong communicator both verbally and written

Sound experience in Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Iris Accountancy Suite desirable

A self-motivated and commercially focused individual

Ability to work both independently and as a team and prioritise workload in

conjunction with filing and business deadlines

Attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure

Management of a small team

Excellent Microsoft Office skills required

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong knowledge of accounting standards and technically strong

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday