Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior
A varied client-facing accountancy opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who can prepare financial statements and corporation tax computations, manage deadlines and support junior colleagues.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Accountant, Practice Accountant, Senior Practice Accountant, Client Accountant, Senior Client Accountant, Accounts and Tax Accountant, Accounts and Tax Senior, Agricultural Accountant
SALARY: £27,000 - £30,000 FTE + Benefits
LOCATION: You can be based out of the office closest to your home: Dalston, Cumbria, Dumfries, Scotland, Penrith, Cumbria or Workington, Cumbria
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Hours will be considered for the right candidate)
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37.5 Hours per Week
JOB OVERVIEW
This is an opportunity to take ownership of varied client accountancy and corporation tax work within a collaborative professional environment. The Accounts Senior prepares financial statements and tax computations while managing workflow, budgets and productivity.
Working closely with clients, bookkeepers and internal specialists, the Accounts Senior helps resolve queries, identify tax planning opportunities and maintain secure, accurate records.
The Accounts Senior also supports junior colleagues through training and mentoring while contributing to departmental improvement and specialist projects.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Accounts Senior include:
Financial Statements and Corporation Tax: Prepare and complete financial statements for a range of business enterprises, including corporation tax computations
Workflow, Budgets and Productivity: Plan, manage and prioritise workload, budgets and productivity to meet targets and deadlines
Recovery and Non-Chargeable Time: Aim for recovery of at least 95% and keep non-chargeable time to no more than 5% unless otherwise agreed
Quality and Client Queries: Work efficiently to minimise post-review adjustments and clear client queries proactively ahead of meetings
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with personal tax, payroll, VAT and tax specialists, financial services and other teams to identify planning opportunities, advice and key points for Relationship Manager
Client Support and Tax Planning: Work with clients and their bookkeepers or financial controllers, identify tax planning opportunities and help ensure year-end cut-off is measured accurately
Systems and Data Security: Use business systems including APS, Virtual Cabinet, Xero, Digita, QuickBooks and Sage while protecting client data and following GDPR requirements
Turnaround and Communication: Complete work within a four-week turnaround period where appropriate, maintain accurate workflow records and communicate to a high professional standard
Junior Staff Development: Assist with training and mentoring junior colleagues, review VAT returns and support the sign-off of account approaches and budgets
Projects and Improvement: Support specialist projects, help identify ways to improve the department and take responsibility for assigned work
Professional Standards and Development: Build positive external relationships, support equality, diversity and inclusion, and take part in relevant learning and development
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified; an accounts-related degree; or qualified by experience
Previous experience in accountancy practice in a relevant sector
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong analytical ability with a methodical approach and problem-solving skills
Flexible team player who can also operate effectively independently
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work accurately with consistent care and attention to detail
Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage deadlines
Ability to demonstrate ambition, professionalism, knowledge, integrity and respect
DESIRABLE
Previous accountancy experience within the agriculture sector
Specialist technical knowledge
Knowledge and experience of Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
Ability to use initiative and consider the wider consequences of financial decisions and advice
Professional and confident approach when responding to challenges
Ability to travel between offices and undertake client home visits if required
BENEFITS
Flexitime scheme around core hours
Birthday leave, a paid charity day and enhanced annual leave with service
Ongoing training, mentoring and development
Defined Contribution pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution for eligible jobholders
Company sick pay scheme outside probation
Free financial review, staff discounts, rewards and recognition
Wellbeing and mental health support with a confidential 24/7 advice line
Free eye tests, refreshments and on-site parking
Calendar of social events
Group Life Assurance for permanent employees
Financial incentives for eligible client and colleague referrals
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P15269
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