Senior Client Accountant

Search-Select LTD; East Devon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Client Accountant to enhance their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will support the Client Accounting Manager in delivering exceptional service to a diverse clientele. Your expertise in producing management accounts and financial statements will be crucial, as will your ability to prepare tax filings and manage deadlines. This role offers the chance to supervise and mentor a small team, ensuring high standards of work are maintained. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Up to five years post-qualification experience in accounting.
• Working knowledge of offshore trust and corporate structures is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Client Accounting Manager with a diverse range of clients.
• Supervise and coach a small team of part-qualified accountants.

Skills

Management accounts production

Financial statements preparation

CT600 preparation

IOM Tax and VAT returns

Team supervision and coaching

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Professional qualification (ACCA preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Viewpoint

IRIS systems

Job description

Our client seeks a Senior Client Accountant to join their team.

Role Profile: As a Senior Client Accountant within the team of seven people, you will assist the Client Accounting Manager in fulfilling the service to a diverse range of clients.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Production of management accounts and financial statements for companies and trusts.
• Preparation of CT600 and Companies House filings, responsibility for all payments and submissions.
• IOM Tax and VAT returns ensuring all deadlines adhered to.
• Liaise with external advisors (e.g. auditors, tax specialists) as necessary.
• Supervise and coach a small team of part-qualified accountants.
• Peer review financial statement and tax computations produced by other senior accountants.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Professional qualification (ACCA preferred) with up to five years post-qualification experience.
• Working knowledge of offshore trust and corporate structures an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office tools, particularly in Word and Excel.
• Experience with Viewpoint and/or IRIS systems would be beneficial.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

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