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Accounts Senior

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chester, Cheshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

ACCOUNTS SENIOR

CHESTER (HYBRID)

UP TO £55,000

THE OPPORTUNITY
 A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Accounts Senior on a permanent, full-time basis.
 This is a varied, client-facing role involving responsibility for a portfolio consisting primarily of SMEs and start-up businesses. You will prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns while providing clients with practical financial guidance as their businesses develop.
 The position would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with at least three years' accountancy practice experience who can manage client assignments, maintain strong relationships with business owners and support junior colleagues.

THE ACCOUNTS SENIOR ROLE

Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients
Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients
Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion
Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns
Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts
Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations
Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries
Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning
Providing clear commentary on financial performance
Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance backgrounds
Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues
Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required
Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues
Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards
Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignmentsTHE PERSON

Be ACA or ACCA qualified
Have at least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice
Have experience managing or supporting a portfolio of SME and start-up clients
Be experienced in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
Have experience producing management accounts and VAT returns
Be confident communicating directly with business owners and senior stakeholders
Be able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance clients
Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Be organised and able to manage competing client deadlines
Have experience reviewing junior colleagues' work or be comfortable taking on this responsibility
Be commercially aware, proactive and interested in developing broader advisory experience
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 a qualified Accounts Senior to manage a varied portfolio of growing businesses while developing their client advisory experience within a supportive accountancy practice.

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