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Senior Accountant

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brighton

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

We are proud to be supporting a forward thinking and rapidly growing accountancy practice in their search for a Business Services Senior Accountant to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take on a varied general practice role within a modern and supportive firm. The position offers genuine progression potential for the right individual who is keen to develop the business and add real value to a diverse client base.

The firm works with a wide range of clients including SME business owners, finance directors of large international groups, trustees of charitable organisations and high net worth individuals. They pride themselves on delivering a first class service and fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

As Business Services Senior Accountant, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high quality accounting and tax services while also supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members. This is a hands on role offering strong technical exposure across accounts, tax and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts and Technical Delivery
 • Prepare statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients
 • Prepare corporation tax returns in line with relevant legislation
 • Support personal tax return preparation for a range of clients
 • Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting and tax standards
 • Work closely with managers to deliver high quality client outputs

Client Management
 • Act as a point of contact for clients across accounting and tax matters
 • Communicate effectively with SME owners, finance directors and trustees
 • Support clients with day to day accounting and compliance queries
 • Build and maintain strong, long term client relationships

Team Management
 • Support, mentor and review work produced by junior team members
 • Provide feedback and guidance to support development of junior staff
 • Work collaboratively with managers and wider team members
 • Promote a positive, supportive and high performing team culture

Portfolio and Delivery Support
 • Manage your own client workload across accounts and tax assignments
 • Ensure deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard
 • Take initiative in resolving technical and client related issues
 • Maintain strong attention to detail across all outputs

Business Development and Expansion
 • Support the continued growth of the firm through high quality client service
 • Identify opportunities to add value to clients where appropriate
 • Contribute to a forward thinking and commercially aware team culture
 • Play a role in the development of the business where appropriate

Requirements
Skills and Experience Required
 • ACA or ACCA qualified
 • Experience in general practice accounting and tax
 • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
 • Experience with personal tax return preparation
 • Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
 • Strong communication skills and client facing experience
 • High level of attention to detail and strong IT skills
 • Proactive, motivated and able to show initiative
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Benefits

Benefits:
 The firm offers a competitive salary dependent on experience: £38,000 - £45,000
Career Progression: Clear opportunities for development within a growing firm.
 Training and Development: Continuous professional development programme.
 Flexible Working: Part time working considered for the right candidate.
 Culture: Modern, forward thinking and supportive working environment.
 Wellbeing Programme: Focus on employee wellbeing and support.
 Social Activities: Regular team and firm wide social events.
 
 Please contact Mark Sitton on (phone number removed), , or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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