Senior Accountant (Practice) | Ilford | Full Time – 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday | Office Based | Up to £40,000 per year for the right candidate Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. Based in Ilford, Essex, this accounting firm works closely with a diverse range of business and personal clients. The services they offer include: Accounts Preparation Corporation Tax VAT Audit Independent Examination Charity Accounts Are you the right person for the job? A minimum of 3 years' experience in a practice accounting role ACCA/ACA part qualified or fully qualified Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) Excellent communication skills Team player Strong IT skills Strong audit experience would be an advantage Can work under tight deadlines What will your role look like? Provide a professional and technical service to clients in a cost-efficient manner Be courteous to clients at all times Manage client portfolio Report to Directors Meet deadlines (including government, client, and internal deadlines) Create a professional environment in the office Undertake work efficiently, based on time costing and final fee Identify reasons for variances Monitoring and encouraging the collection of fees Supervise and train junior staff and provide written appraisal monthly, and identify courses for improvement for junior staff Organise workshops and meetings for staff and clients for training purposes Expand your role in line with the firm's growth Maintaining continuous professional development through relevant courses and personal study/ research provided by the company Innovate and develop workflows to increase the competitive advantage of the firm Review reports weekly with the Directors Maintain a tidy and clean desk and office environment, adhering to company standards Review junior staff time sheet weekly Prepare time sheets weekly and submit weekly and submit them every Monday Handle ad-hoc assignments, including covering for team members as required Manage an expanding portfolio of clients professionally allocated to you What can you expect in return? A friendly and supportive work environment Modern offices A chance to grow with the firm long term Staff pension and health insurance scheme What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR. ADZN1_UKTJ