Senior Accountant (Practice)

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Ilford seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. The role involves managing client portfolios, providing professional services, and supervising junior staff. The firm offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and benefits such as a pension and health insurance.

Benefits

Staff pension

Health insurance scheme

Friendly work environment

Modern offices

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a practice accounting role.
• ACCA/ACA part qualified or fully qualified.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical service to clients.
• Manage client portfolio and meet deadlines.
• Supervise and train junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Team player

IT skills

Audit experience

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Accountant (Practice) | Ilford | Full Time – 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday | Office Based | Up to £40,000 per year for the right candidate

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. Based in Ilford, Essex, this accounting firm works closely with a diverse range of business and personal clients. The services they offer include:

• Accounts Preparation
• Corporation Tax
• VAT
• Audit
• Independent Examination
• Charity Accounts

Are you the right person for the job?

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a practice accounting role
• ACCA/ACA part qualified or fully qualified
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Strong IT skills
• Strong audit experience would be an advantage
• Can work under tight deadlines

What will your role look like?

• Provide a professional and technical service to clients in a cost-efficient manner
• Be courteous to clients at all times
• Manage client portfolio
• Report to Directors
• Meet deadlines (including government, client, and internal deadlines)
• Create a professional environment in the office
• Undertake work efficiently, based on time costing and final fee
• Identify reasons for variances
• Monitoring and encouraging the collection of fees
• Supervise and train junior staff and provide written appraisal monthly, and identify courses for improvement for junior staff
• Organise workshops and meetings for staff and clients for training purposes
• Expand your role in line with the firm's growth
• Maintaining continuous professional development through relevant courses and personal study/ research provided by the company
• Innovate and develop workflows to increase the competitive advantage of the firm
• Review reports weekly with the Directors
• Maintain a tidy and clean desk and office environment, adhering to company standards
• Review junior staff time sheet weekly
• Prepare time sheets weekly and submit weekly and submit them every Monday
• Handle ad-hoc assignments, including covering for team members as required
• Manage an expanding portfolio of clients professionally allocated to you

What can you expect in return?

• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Modern offices
• A chance to grow with the firm long term
• Staff pension and health insurance scheme

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