Accounts Senior

Michael Page is partnering with a leading accountancy practice who are looking to recruit an Accounts Senior to join as a pivotal hire into their growing Accounts team

Client Details

This growing Telford based accountancy practice are an up and coming firm with an already impeccable reputation! With a large and diverse client portfolio, this vacancy to due to natural growth

Description

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

• Preparing management accounts and year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies;
• Dealing with different sized companies within wide sector varieties;
• Completion of accounts to director review stage;
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and offer accounting advice;
• Act as the main point of contact within the firm for clients, keeping them informed of progress in relation to all aspects of service delivery and maintaining regular contact with them.
• Prepare end-of-year reports, statements, and business and personal tax compliance;
• Assist with end of year audit preparation;
• Develop, retain and motivate junior members of staff and assist in the management of the overall Business Services team on a day-to-day basis;
• Meeting clients face to face, ensuring representation of the business is completed to a professional standard; and
• VAT returns.

Profile

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

• ACCA/ACA qualified or Qualified by experience with at least 5 years of practice 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

For the Successful Candidate;

• Generous Salary
• Great Benefits
• Clear progression and development routes