Senior Accountant (Remote)

Fusion Recruitment; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £40k

Birthday day off

Training & development

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Fusion Points bonus scheme

Job summary

Fusion Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of eCommerce clients. This fully remote role reports to the eCom Team Manager and supports SME clients across the group.

The Senior Accountant will deliver end-to-end accounting using Xero and other packages, review management reports, VAT returns and year-end data, and provide clear commentary to aid business growth. Suitable candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5 years in UK practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 5 years experience within UK practice.
• Very high standard of written English.
• Excellent Excel.
• Ability to work across a range of software packages.
• Strong knowledge of VAT.
• Ability to follow processes and to establish processes as necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of queries from your clients in a timely manner, including attending online meetings with clients to discuss and advise.
• Prepare all year end information in a timely manner and consider tax planning implications.
• Prepare and perform monthly reviews of management accounts for your client group.
• Prepare VAT returns for you clients and peer review VAT returns for others.
• Plan and manage the workload of yourself and your team to ensure all reporting and internal and external deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare well considered commentary for specific clients based on their financial performance and discuss this with the client to assist in business growth.
• Ensure all internal KPIs are recorded and targets are met.
• Maintain awareness of current accounting and tax issues and ensure all CPD requirements are met through internal and external training.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Accountant - Remote

[FACM1026]

Due to extensive growth and acquisitions, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of eCommerce clients.

This role is fully remote.

The group has several subsidiaries ranging from Tax, Accounting, Legal, Financial Services and Recruitment. Our mission is to disrupt the disjointed Professional Services space.

Job Summary

The core purpose of the Senior Accountant is to provide sound financial, business and tax analysis to a select client base.

The Senior Accountant will be working with the processing team and will deliver accurate financial information using Xero and other packages. The role heavily involves the review of management reports, VAT returns and year-end financial data.

Working with our team of accountants, you will be required to complete end to end accounting and corporation tax tasks for a range of SME businesses, using industry leading tools.

The role of Senior Accountant will report directly to the eCom Team Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Handle a range of queries from your clients in a timely manner, including attending online meetings with clients to discuss and advise.
• Prepare all year end information in a timely manner and consider tax planning implications.
• Prepare and perform monthly reviews of management accounts for your client group.
• Prepare VAT returns for you clients and peer review VAT returns for others.
• Plan and manage the workload of yourself and your team to ensure all reporting and internal and external deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare well considered commentary for specific clients based on their financial performance and discuss this with the client to assist in business growth.
• Ensure all internal KPIs are recorded and targets are met.
• Maintain awareness of current accounting and tax issues and ensure all CPD requirements are met through internal and external training.

This is a fast-paced role working with financially literate clients, requiring excellent teamwork, organisational and planning skills.

Some clients have complex VAT reporting requirements, so knowledge of eCommerce clients and cross-border selling is advantageous, but training will be provided.

Person Specification

The Client Manager should have strong accounting experience and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent service. You should demonstrate leadership, management and organisational skills. You should be a strong communicator and have the ability to explain complex financial issues in a way that is understood by non-accountants.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified) with 5 years experience within UK practice
• Very high standard of written English
• Excellent Excel
• Ability to work across a range of software packages
• Strong knowledge of VAT
• Ability to follow processes and to establish processes as necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What we Offer

• Up to £40,000pa, dependant on experience
• An additional day off for your Birthday every year
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Fusion Points bonus scheme

Job Type:

Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm (can be flexible for the right candidate)

Job Location:

Remote

About Fusion Consulting

Fusion is a multi-discipline professional services group offering 360o advisory services to private clients and fast-growth businesses. We assist entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end-to-end solution throughout their business journey.

Fusion crafts client solutions using its in-house team of highly skilled consultants; we deliver value by harnessing our experience in both practice and industry, with a range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Recruitment, IT Strategy, Business Advisory, Legal Services and Financial services ensuring a joined-up approach and seamless client experience.

Equal Opportunities

Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.