Senior Accountant

Job Title:

Accountant

Location:

Stevenage Package:
Up to £50,000, bonuses, clear progression, 28 days holiday, and more

Working Hours:

Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pmAn exciting opportunity is available within a growing independent Accountancy Practice in Stevenage for an Accounts Senior. You'll be joining a very friendly team, and supporting a diverse portfolio of clients

This progressive practice are cloud based, and are constantly adapting to modern changes. Your contribution in this role will genuinely matter, and there is plenty of scope for you to progress. The firm value work life balance, allowing flexible hours, some working from home, and great perks. If you are looking for the next step in your career, and somewhere you're valued, then look no further!

Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships

Preparing corporation tax returns

Preparing personal tax returns

Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, depending on experience

Preparing management accounts

Completing accounts and tax work from client records through to draft stage

Identifying queries and communicating directly with clients to resolve them Carrying out bookkeeping and accounting adjustments where required

Reviewing bookkeeping records before accounts preparation

Helping clients with Xero and other cloud accounting software

Liaising with HMRC and Companies House where required

Keeping clear records, notes and actions within our practice management system

Managing your own workload and deadlines

Supporting junior and trainee team members as your experience develops

Working closely with Client Managers and Directors on more complex assignments

AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, recently qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience

Experienced in preparing year-end accounts within an accountancy practice

Comfortable preparing corporation tax returns and personal tax returns

Familiar with VAT and bookkeeping

Comfortable dealing directly with clients

Organised and able to manage deadlines

Keen to continue developing technically

Positive, team-focused and willing to help others

Comfortable with Xero and cloud accounting technology

Paying dependent on experience, from £35,000-£50,00020 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Your birthday off Christmas closure, in addition to your normal holiday allowance

Hybrid working after 6 month probation

Flexible working hours

Commission for bringing in new work Commission for identifying additional services for clients

Christmas profit share

Paid CPDPaid professional subscriptions, where relevant to the role Study support by agreement

Pension contribution

Free tea and coffee

Free on-site parking, with additional parking nearby

Paid team social events

Casual dress

Direct access to the Directors Weekly check-ins and informal one-to-ones Clear progression opportunities towards Senior Accountant and, ultimately, managing your own client portfolio