Senior Accountant

 

Main characteristics

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Company

Andy File Associates Ltd

Salary

£35000 - £38000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Accounting / Financial / Insurance

Job summary

Senior Accountant

Job description

Our client is a multi-disciplined professional services company which includes Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners and Legal professionals working across seven offices in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Wakefield, Knaresborough, Leeds and Buxton. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding practice where we will work with you to develop your career, provide you with the guidance and training you require to reach your potential, whilst working alongside highly experienced accountants and other professionals. We offer training both on site and externally.

Job Purpose
To use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice.

Duties

Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients
Preparation and review of complex company financial statements
Preparation and review of interim management accounts
Preparation and review of personal tax returns
Preparation and review of partnership accounts and returns
Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
Forecasts and business projections not essential
Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
Train members of staff and allocate duties

The person

Proactive
Organised
Forward-thinking
Self-motivated
Confident

Qualifications and Experience

ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice (ideally 1+ years PQE) as an experienced Accounts Senior, Assistant Manager, looking to progress their career further. Finalists will be also be considered with the right amount of experience and a drive to succeed and progress within the firm.
Must be able to actively manage own workloads and take responsibility for own and team members development.
Must possess IT skills to operate Office 365, in-house programs and prepare and develop spreadsheets as necessary. Accounting software experience with Sage, Xero or Quickbooks will also be useful.
Must be fully adept with accounts preparation programs, preferably IRIS
Proven ability in managing a portfolio of mixed clients, and business development in an environment where the emphasis was on accounts, tax and advisory work is a must.

Whats on offer
Our client believes in a culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, and as such, they constantly review salaries and discretionary bonuses. They also offer a range of other benefits depending on your role and responsibilities:
Salary up to £38,000 depending on qualifications and experience with progression opportunities.
37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10.30am 4.00pm)
Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays
Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
Payment of professional memberships
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking or street parking at all sites
Free eye tests
Various staff incentives - Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward
Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPAs and Mortgages fee
Use of company gym if located in Sheffield
Close to transport links and shops
Regular Social Events including a Summer Do and Christmas Party
Relaxed working environment with friendly sociable colleagues