Senior Accountant

The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Manager to ensure a high level of service and quality work is delivered to a varied and interesting client base.

• Preparation and completion of statutory accounts, year-end accounts and rental accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Dealing with a varied client portfolio (T/O up to £2million) including OMBs, property investors, property developers, agricultural, retail etc.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns
• Preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts including forecasting and budgeting
• Provide task support to fellow team members, sharing knowledge and providing guidance
• Liaising with internal and/or third party external outsourcing
• Finalising accounts under the overall control of the Manager
• Organise your flow of work, allocating your assignments and managing your time as necessary taking into consideration your client deadlines and other constraints
• Ensure work is completed within agreed time and budget
• Liaise with third parties as required (HMRC, mortgage brokers, other members of your team, payroll bureau, etc)
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client premises as required and client meetings
• Dealing with general incoming client queries and escalating when required
• Identify cross selling opportunities
• Opportunity to be involved in ad-hoc client projects

• AAT qualified or Qualified by experience.
• At least 5 years of experience gained in a practice setting
• Up to date statutory accounts knowledge and sound accounting, corporate/personal tax and VAT technical knowledge is required
• Experience of preparing management accounts (to include forecasting and budgeting)
• Must possess a client focused attitude and have proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Experience of working with a variety of clients.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Xero, SAGE, IRIS, Quick Books and Free Agent.