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Accounts Senior

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

ACCOUNTS SENIOR

MANCHESTER

£35,000-£50,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

An established accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Accounts Senior to join its Manchester team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a varied role involving responsibility for a portfolio of owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors. You will prepare and review year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns and tax computations while acting as a key point of contact for clients.

The position would suit an experienced practice accountant or accounts senior who can manage assignments from initial records through to completion, resolve queries directly with clients and support the development of junior colleagues.

THE ACCOUNTS SENIOR ROLE

Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Managing accounts assignments from the planning stage through to completion
Producing corporation tax computations and company tax returns
Preparing personal tax returns for individuals and business owners
Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts
Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
Reviewing bookkeeping records and resolving errors or discrepancies
Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
Providing clear feedback and practical support to trainees and less experienced colleagues
Managing a portfolio of clients and monitoring upcoming deadlines
Acting as a regular point of contact for clients
Responding to accounting, tax and general business queries
Identifying issues within client records and discussing these with the appropriate manager or partner
Liaising with HMRC and responding to requests for information
Maintaining accurate working papers and ensuring files meet the practice's quality standards
Keeping managers and partners informed of assignment progress
Helping to improve internal processes and working practicesTHE PERSON

Have recent experience working in an accounts role within an accountancy practice
Be AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified or qualified by experience
Have experience preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Be able to manage accounts assignments with limited supervision
Have experience preparing corporation tax computations and personal tax returns
Be confident producing management accounts and VAT returns
Have experience reviewing the work of junior colleagues or be ready to take on this responsibility
Be comfortable managing a portfolio of clients and competing deadlines
Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues
Be able to identify and resolve accounting queries using their own initiative
Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficialTO APPLY

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant to take greater responsibility for client work while supporting junior colleagues and developing their career. Please apply via the advert below if interested.

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