ProTalent are currently working with a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Basingstoke to recruit a new Accounts Senior
The firm:
*Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Basingstoke
*Varied, challenging and hugely rewarding Accounts Senior role
*Expert team who work hard to provide exceptional standards
*Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plans
The Accounts Senior role:
Reporting to the Owner, your core responsibilities as an Accounts Senior will include:
*Prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT based work and identify points for partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services
*Finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC, meeting deadlines and to a high quality
*Interpretation of tax returns and financial accounts to facilitate effective tax planning
*Proactively liaise with clients to obtain relevant information, ensuring attention to detail
*Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
*Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
*Support trainees by providing on the job coaching
*Involvement with audit work as and when required
*Bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required
*Prepare client tax returns and advise on tax payable and payment dates
*Assisting clients with accounts software and other bookkeeping queries as required
*Completion of overtime as and when required and attend appropriate courses
*Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up were required
*Involvement in networking and business generation under the guidance of more senior team members
The successful Accounts Senior candidate:
*ACCA/ACA Qualified
*You will have at least 5 years’ UK practice experience
*Previous experience operating at Accounts Senior level
*Create a positive impression with clients and staff
*Excellent client relationship skills
*Aptitude to assist with business development activities
*Highly commercial approach
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile
*Strong IT skills
*Enjoy developing more junior staff
Thank you for your interest.