Accounts Senior - To £45,000 + Benefits
One of south Devon’s most popular employers is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join their ambitious team which provides a range of accountancy and wider business support services across the southwest.
Your role will see you well supported and working with a diverse portfolio of Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies to provide high quality tax, accountancy and VAT services on a day to day basis. With your experience, you will also have the opportunity to provide training and support to junior staff to help them reach their full potential.
The company fosters a supportive culture and collaborative work environment where every team member is valued. Their culture emphasises continuous learning, professional development and a healthy work / life balance. They encourage innovation and teamwork, ensuring that everyone feels included and motivated. Regular social events and a commitment to employee well-being are integral to their workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
*Plan, prepare, and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
*Send final accounts to clients
*Independently set budgets for work and assist with accounts completion
*Provide on-the-job training and coaching for junior staff in the team
*Prepare and review tax returns, calculate income tax liabilities and advise clients accordingly
*Prepare and review corporation tax returns and calculate liabilities
*Handle forecasting work and everyday correspondence
*Manage tax enquiry work as it arises
*Prepare management and financial accounts
*Perform capital gains calculations for individuals
*Prepare and submit VAT returns
*Visit clients on-site as you see necessary in order to provide advice and support
*Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
Skills and Qualifications:
*AAT-qualified (or above) with at least 2 years of professional practice experience
*Experience in accounts preparation, business and corporate tax, and ideally personal tax
*Strong IT / spreadsheet skills
*Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and accounts production software like CCH
*Strong client relationship-building skills
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload efficiently
*Experience supervising junior team members
Benefits include:
*1 day working from home
*20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
*25 days holiday if ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified, plus Bank Holidays
*1 extra days holiday for Christmas
*An additional 0.5 days holiday after each year (up to 30 days + Bank Holidays)
*Flexible hours scheme around core hours of 9.30 – 4.00
*Wellbeing team
*Healthcare plan
*Online discount shopping portal
*Access to a 24 hour employee helpline
*Payment of 1 professional subscription per year
*Fully funded training qualifications
*Training bonuses for AAT, ACA and ACCA students
*Employee referral bonus of up to £1500
*Dress down Friday
If you are a standout Accounting professional who might just be looking for their next career move in Devon, please contact Andy at Novus Recruitment or drop me a CV or message
*** £750.00 Referral Fee ***
Refer a friend for this role or any other in accountancy practice and scoop a £750.00 referral fee should we secure them a permanent position.
Please Note: If this particular role is not quite suited to your needs, please contact Andy or Mark to discuss the other opportunities we have across Devon and Cornwall.
You can see a full list of our current vacancies by visiting the Novus Recruitment website.