Job Description
Role: Senior AccountantLocation: KeighleySalary: £35,000 -£60,000 paType: Full-time Our client, a well-established accountancy practice, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team following their recent move to larger premises. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a new and diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from sole traders to partnerships and limited companies, with potential for progression to manager level for the right candidate. This position provides the opportunity to develop your expertise in a smaller, client-focused practice where you will gain exposure to a varied range of work. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values professional growth and client satisfaction. Role and Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:
* Managing client communications and addressing accounting-related inquiries.
* Compiling financial accounts from various sources, including incomplete records and digital platforms.
* Preparing and filing corporate and personal tax returns.
* Overseeing and mentoring junior team members by reviewing their work.
* Setting up and maintaining new client profiles.
* Providing assistance with VAT submissions and bookkeeping tasks during high-demand periods.
* Undertaking miscellaneous projects and tasks as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
* A minimum of 3 years recent experience within a UK based, qualified firm of Accountants is desirable but not essential.
* Proficiency in accounting software, Sage, and Xero.
* Advanced working knowledge of Excel.
* Proven expertise in preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills.
* Strong ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and drive new business opportunities.
* ACA or ACCA qualifications (desirable).
What Our Client is Looking For: A self-motivated individual who thrives under pressure and demonstrates initiative. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality client service and are keen to progress your career within a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.In return you would receive a salary of between £35,000 - £60,000 pa dependant on experience, alongside other benefits. Take the next step in your accounting career with this fantastic opportunity! Our Guarantee Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match. Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.