Accounts Senior

Amazon

ScreenedHybridFull Time

Surrey

£40,000/annum

Posted 1 week ago

About the role

Accounts Senior
Location: Camberley
Job Type: Full-time, Office-based
Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE)

Benefits:

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Hybrid flexibility
Flexible approach to personal appointments, supported through a TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) system.
Death in Service benefit provided.
25 days’ annual leave in addition to public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare statutory and annual accounts from client records for a varied portfolio of clients, including SMEs and limited companies.
Prepare accounts in accordance with UK GAAP, primarily FRS 102.
Prepare draft corporation tax computations and CT600 returns.
Prepare complete year-end accounting files, including supporting schedules for balance sheet figures.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, professional requirements and internal procedures.
Provide ad-hoc accounting and business advisory services to clients.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
Manage client expectations and deliver work within agreed deadlines.
Provide proactive advice and identify opportunities to add value to client relationships.
Review the work of junior members of the team and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
Delegate tasks and oversee junior team members where appropriate.
Mentor trainees and support their professional development.
Support Managers and Partners with the management of client portfolios.
Assist with improving internal processes and promoting efficient working practices.
Prepare clear and well-structured management letters and financial summaries.

Qualifications and Experience

Recently qualified ACA or ACCA.
Practical experience gained within public practice is highly desirable.
Strong experience preparing statutory and annual accounts for SMEs and limited companies.
Good knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102.
Experience preparing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns.
Experience reviewing junior staff work and providing guidance.
Confident working with a varied client portfolio.

Systems ExperienceYou will ideally have experience using:

Xero
QuickBooks
Sage Line 50
Excel-based cash books
IRIS (desirable)
Microsoft Excel and Word
Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications

Personal QualitiesWe are looking for someone who is:

A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Collaborative and supportive, while also able to work independently.
Highly organised, accurate and attentive to detail.
Self-motivated, reliable and results-focused.
Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Resilient and capable of working effectively under pressure.
Analytical, commercially aware and solution-focused.
Professional, enthusiastic and approachable.
Able to build trust and develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Committed to delivering high-quality work and excellent client service.
A strong team player with a positive and proactive attitude.

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