Senior or Semi Senior Accountant
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior or Semi Senior Accountant to join an accountancy practice, supporting clients with statutory accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounts.
SALARY: £26,000 to £35,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Saltash, Cornwall (PL12), it is also possible to be based in Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12) – Fully Office Based
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday - with the option to alter your hours to work extra Monday to Thursday and finish at 2.00pm on a Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior or Semi Senior Accountant to join an accountancy practice supporting a varied client portfolio with accounts preparation, tax compliance and financial reporting.
As the Senior or Semi Senior Accountant you will work in a client-facing role, preparing limited company accounts, VAT returns and management accounts while supporting junior team members.
The Senior or Semi Senior Accountant will suit someone with a positive mindset, strong attention to detail and experience in a practice environment, with knowledge of Xero, Dext, bookkeeping and modern accounting technology beneficial.
DUTIES
* Limited Company Accounts: prepare accounts for a range of clients
* Tax Returns: prepare tax returns accurately and in line with relevant requirements
* Junior Team Support: review work completed by more junior team members
* VAT Returns: prepare and complete first reviews of VAT returns
* Management Accounts: prepare management accounts to support client finance functions
* Client Communication: build positive working relationships with clients and communicate effectively
* Accounting Technology: use modern accounting systems and digital tools to streamline work
* Finance Support: help clients gain clear insight into their finance function and business performance
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Previous experience working in an accountancy practice environment
* Experience preparing limited company accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and management accounts
* Achieved AAT Level 3 or above, or equivalent experience
* Strong attention to detail with good self-organisation and multitasking skills
* A positive, proactive and curious approach to learning and development
* Confident communication skills with the ability to build effective client relationships
* Willingness to support the learning and development of colleagues
* Comfortable working with new technology and digital accounting systems
* Experience using Xero and Dext would be beneficial
BENEFITS
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Additional day off for your birthday even if it falls on the weekend
* Christmas Eve to New Year closure without using annual leave entitlement
* Option to alter your hours to work extra Monday to Thursday and finish at 2pm on a Friday
* Private health plan
* 24/7 access to counselling support and a GP
* Cash back for dental, opticians, prescriptions, physio and a health checkup once a year
* Unlimited tea, coffee and hot chocolate
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Referral programme
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