Accounts Senior

Fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Senior to join a growing and thriving accountancy firm. Client contact, progression and development on offer, in a hands-on role.

Client Details

Based in the firm's Newport offices, you will be joining a highly regarded practice team, with an excellent reputation across the South Wales market, wider Wales/England and UK. As of their core clients, the sweet spot is typically in the range of around £10 - £50 million turnover. The growth is focused on limited companies, OMBs, and corporate clients looking for a long term, partnership. This firm fosters an environment where you can truly carve a career for yourself, making a real impact, developing rapport and trusted relationships with their clients. The firm provides an autonomous approach, whilst offering the backing and support of a versatile, technical team of practice accountants. The firm's vision is to support its employees, with clear career development paths and appraisal systems, to help its people achieve their career goals.

Description

The key responsibilities for this Accounts Senior position at a leading accountancy firm based in Newport are:

• Working within the tax department, you will manage a portfolio of Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies, keeping their books and records on Xero, performing bank reconciliations, entering sales and purchase information, and preparing VAT returns for submission.
• You will also include the preparation of bank analysis and reconciliations, fixed asset registers, payroll reconciliations, and other necessary schedules involved in the preparation of financial statements and tax computations.
• You will be expected to undertake electronic filing of accounts and tax computations, prepare letters and perform any other work necessary to aid workflow through the department.

Profile

In order for candidates to be successful when applying for this Accounts Senior role at a leading accountancy firm in Newport, you must be:

• ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent with at least 1/2 years of post-qualification experience;
• Have proven experience of working in a practice environment;
• Have a proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships;
• Have a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering client solutions;
• Be a motivated individual and able to work alone or as part of a team;
• The ability to take responsibility and use your own initiative to resolve problems and issues;
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels;
• Strong organisation and planning skills and attention to detail;
• The ability to positively embrace changes and new challenges;
• Experience of using cloud-based accounting software packages, such as Sage, Xero, etc;
• Experience of CCH products desirable but not essential; and
• Hold a full and clean driving licence.

Job Offer

Competitive salary (dependent on experience);

Pension and holidays - a wide range of benefits; and

Superb career opportunities supported with personal and technical advancement.