On behalf of an expanding accountancy practice, we are recruiting for an Accounts Senior to join the Corporate Services Team at the firms Kettering office.
This firm has a large agricultural client base and whilst not essential, some experience within agricultural accounting would be highly beneficially.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to thrive and progress within a successful and expanding practice.
This is a firm that focusses upon its employees through social events, and flexible, hybrid working patterns, striving to make time spent in the office rewarding and enjoyable.
As Accounts Senior, your responsibilities will include: Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts Working with Managers to develop knowledge of clients and their businesses so as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters Assist the Partners and Managers with tax planning for existing and potential clients Support of partners and managers with specific assignments- e.g.
business planning, advisory and tax matters Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to the attention of partners/ client as appropriate Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery Support trainees by providing on the job coaching Attend courses that are appropriate to job role Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors Book-keeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required Prepare client tax returns, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines Assisting clients with accounts software and other book-keeping queries as required Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required Assist the Partner and manager in taking responsibility for the proactive promotion of the Firm in conjunction with the marketing department To be considered for this role, applicants will have the following skills, experience, and attributes: Be ACA or ACCA qualified (an exceptional finalist may be considered) with at least two years experience within practice Ability to prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT quickly and efficiently with a good knowledge of all taxes Be IT literate, with knowledge of cloud accounting software including Xero Have excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills Be resilient, energetic, and analytical with an acute attention to detail Highly organised and self-motivated In addition to the above, you will live within commuting distance of Kettering and be willing to work outside normal hours as required.
Submit your CV for this Accounts Senior role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.
This includes those currently on a graduate visa.
Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice.
We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants.
Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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