Accounts Senior
- Recruiter
- Lucas Mclean Recruitment Limited
- Location
- Penwortham
- Posted
- 13 Apr 2018
- Closes
- 28 May 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Accounts Senior opportunity within an established chartered accountancy practice offering fast track progression to Portfolio Manager and a long term career at Director level.
THE COMPANY
An established chartered accountancy practice based in modern offices with free parking within easy reach of Preston City Centre and in close proximity to business, industrial and retail parks. The practice has an excellent track record of staff retention and people development with two of the firms Directors having progressed from Trainee level during long careers with the firm. Continued growth from referrals and marketing activity has created a long term opportunity for a Part / Fully Qualified Accounts Senior offering progression to Director.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As an Accounts Senior you will look after your own client portfolio, meeting clients needs by ensuring delivery of a wide range of Accountancy and Business Services solutions. As you progress to Manager your client portfolio will increase in size and you will manage staff responsible for VAT, Tax Computations, Payroll and Accounts Preparation on smaller clients.
Longer term you can expect to progress to Associate Director / Director where you will manage a large client portfolio (£300k fees), oversee a team of Junior, Semi-Senior and Senior staff and play a key role in the future growth and development of the practice.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Accounts Preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies (c.£30k t/o - £5m t/o)
- Corporation Tax Returns, general Tax advice and VAT Returns
- Completion of Management Accounts, Cash Flow Forecasts and Projections for clients
- Management of Junior, Semi-Senior and Senior staff
- Meeting and signing up new and prospective clients (including referrals and walk-ins)
THE PERSON
You will be an Accountancy professional able to demonstrate the following:
- At least AAT Qualified or ACCA Part Qualified
- Previous experience of working within an Accountancy Practice (min.4-5 years)
- A strong desire to progress your career as far as Director level within a leading Chartered Accountancy Practice
As an Accounts Senior you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including ACCA study support (if required), career progression to Manager and the opportunity to progress longer term to Director level.
Please contact Alastair McLean at Lucas McLean Recruitment to discuss this unique opportunity.