Senior, General Practice: St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Whitings LLP.; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Continued development opportunities

Flexible working

Enhanced Maternity Pay Policy

Income protection for long-term sickness

Life assurance

Paid study leave

Health Shield cash back plan

Flu vaccinations

Enhanced sick pay

Tax efficient pension

Wellbeing programme

Social events and fundraising activities

Job summary

A professional services firm in St Ives seeks an experienced General Practice Senior to provide a range of services such as accounts preparation and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACA/ACCA) with solid technical knowledge. Responsibilities include preparing accounts, mentoring trainees, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP. The role offers competitive salary, generous leave, and various benefits including flexible working hours and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of General Practice experience.
• Non-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong accounting and tax knowledge; excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and provide tax compliance services for various business clients.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of UK GAAP and disclosure requirements.
• Mentor and coach trainee team members when necessary.
• Communicate clearly within the team and independently, with strong attention to detail.
• Work under pressure while remaining self-motivated and driven.
• Ideally, mentor and coach trainee team members.
• Liaise confidently with clients regarding their financial and business procedures when required.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in accounting and tax

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software

Self-motivation

Working under pressure

Education

AAT qualified and/or part-qualified (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced General Practice Senior to join our friendly and professional team at our St Ives office.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for delivering a range of General Practice services, including accounts preparation and tax compliance for a diverse portfolio of clients such as sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accounts and provide tax compliance services for various business clients.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of UK GAAP and disclosure requirements for small and medium-sized companies.
• Use cloud-based accounting software effectively.
• Communicate clearly within the team and independently, with strong attention to detail.
• Work under pressure while remaining self-motivated and driven.
• Ideally, mentor and coach trainee team members.
• Liaise confidently with clients regarding their financial and business procedures when required.

About You:

• AAT qualified and/or part-qualified (ACA/ACCA) and nearing full qualification, with at least 3 years of General Practice experience.
• Non-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in accounting and tax.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working Hours:

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (flexibility available as long as core hours are covered).

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive market rates based on experience and knowledge.

Core Benefits:

• Generous annual leave (25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays)
• Continued development including attending training courses, webinars, leadership, management development and continuing professional development programmes
• Flexible working is encouraged and regularly reviewed
• Enhanced Maternity Pay Policy
• In case of long-term sickness or incapacity, income protection is provided
• Life assurance
• Paid study leave
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Health Shield cash back plan – for treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy etc (a more extensive list is available)
• Flu vaccinations
• Enhanced sick pay
• Tax efficient pension (salary sacrifice)
• We have a wellbeing programme, which includes counselling and mental health support and legal advice
• Team social events, fundraising and activities with other local offices.

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