Accounts Senior

ACCOUNTS SENIOR CHESTER (HYBRID)
UP TO 55,000

THE OPPORTUNITY A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Accounts Senior on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied, client-facing role involving responsibility for a portfolio consisting primarily of SMEs and start-up businesses. You will prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns while providing clients with practical financial guidance as their businesses develop. The position would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with at least three years' accountancy practice experience who can manage client assignments, maintain strong relationships with business owners and support junior colleagues.

THE ACCOUNTS SENIOR ROLE Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients

Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients

Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders

Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion

Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns

Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts

Preparing and reviewing VAT returns

Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations

Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries

Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning

Providing clear commentary on financial performance

Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance backgrounds

Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues

Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required

Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues

Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently

Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards

Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignmentsTHE PERSONBe ACA or ACCA qualified

Have at least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice

Have experience managing or supporting a portfolio of SME and start-up clients

Be experienced in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns

Have experience producing management accounts and VAT returns

Be confident communicating directly with business owners and senior stakeholders

Be able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance clients

Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Be organised and able to manage competing client deadlines

Have experience reviewing junior colleagues' work or be comfortable taking on this responsibility

Be commercially aware, proactive and interested in developing broader advisory experience

Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, Quick Books or Sage Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficial TO APPLY This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Accounts Senior to manage a varied portfolio of growing businesses while developing their client advisory experience within a supportive accountancy practice.

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Discipline(s):
Finance Recruitment Job type:
Permanent