Overview
We are seeking an ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified (or qualified by experience) Accounts Senior who will be responsible for a broad range of clients, including partnerships, trusts, sole traders and companies covering activities such as Landed Estates, manufacturing, property development, rental and consultancy services.
Responsibilities
* Preparation of year-end financial statements
* Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects
* Review of work prepared by other members of the team
* Assisting managers with looking after a large portfolio of accounts and bookkeeping clients
* Assisting clients with VAT and bookkeeping queries, including set up and support on accounting systems
* Work planning and annual timetabling
* Billing and financial management
* Cross-departmental communication
* Building and maintaining client relationships
* Experience of preparing year end accounts using accounts production software such as CCH or an equivalent is also required
The team
The Accounts and Trust team is a friendly and supportive team from trainees to Director. The team is collaborative, from Partner through to Trainee and thrives on good communication and teamwork. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of financial accounting. Ability to use Excel and Word is essential and knowledge of Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, Key Prime, Farmplan as well as CCH AP would be advantageous.
The ideal candidate should be hard-working, show initiative and be self-motivated, with the ability to organise their own workload. They should also demonstrate the ability to cope with some repetitive tasks. They will display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with partners and clients. They will also be a natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and an excellent eye for detail.
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK's 15th largest accountancy firm.
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We are a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset - our people. As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top. We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal. Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we have built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. We are a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, with access to local insight on a global scale.
We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers. When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Everyone belongs here. Always.
Reward and benefits
* A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
* Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies
* Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
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