Overview
Job Title: Accounts Senior
Reporting to: Manager / Senior Manager
Hours: Full time Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
Affinia is a leading UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. Through successful acquisitions and organic growth, the firm has seen significant development within the last 18 months. In October we launched our new brand “Affinia” (www.affinia.co.uk) which brought together LB Group and other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm.
With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we employ more than 400 accountancy professionals across multiple locations. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven practice areas: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.
We invest in technology and maintain deep knowledge across markets, providing clients with the best short to medium and long-term advice.
Purpose of the role
As a Senior Accountant, you will take a lead role in financial reporting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, VAT return preparation and continue to develop real-world accounting practices with support from senior team members. You will assist with direct supervision and training of junior staff. You will receive structured training to support your career progression at Affinia Ltd.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities
* Assist portfolio holders in delivering a broad range of accounting services to clients while maintaining exceptional customer service.
* Support Assistant Managers/Managers and Senior Managers to work on a portfolio of clients; perform low level review on junior staff work as needed.
* Prepare year‑end statutory accounts for a mix of Sole Traders, partnerships, LLPs, Charities and Limited Companies (including FRS 102 1A and IFRS frameworks).
* Prepare group consolidated financial statements and workings for review.
* Prepare corporation tax returns for review / initial review of draft tax computations by juniors.
* Review simple and non‑complex VAT returns.
* Liaise with clients and respond to queries professionally.
* Keep up to date with accounting regulations and financial laws.
* Prepare and process invoices, expenses, and payments.
* Collaborate with other Service Lines within the group.
* Assist more junior staff with accounts and bookkeeping activities.
* Assist Directors/Managers with ad hoc projects.
* Train and mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance on simple accounting concepts.
* Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts, and VAT returns.
* Assist clients with queries.
* Support additional responsibilities as identified with role expectations.
Skills / Qualifications
* Opportunity to study and gain a professional qualification, if relevant.
* Strong IT/Microsoft abilities.
* Regular use of CCH, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero preferred; full training provided if needed.
* Qualified by experience or ACA/ACCA or AAT Level 4; nearing completion of professional studies.
* A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Level 5+) including Maths and English.
* A-Levels (or equivalent) not essential but may be advantageous, especially in Maths/English.
* A Degree not essential but may be advantageous (Accounting, Business, Finance, Data Science).
* Ability to respond/react to shifting priorities at short notice.
* Clear written and spoken communication.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to multitask under pressure and mentor others.
Core Benefits
Affinia offers a flexible and inclusive work environment, with the following core benefits:
* Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday per year.
* Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential.
* Death in Service.
* Professional membership support.
* Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies.
* Dress for your Diary Policy.
* Free Parking.
Equality and Diversity
Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.
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