Senior Accountant

Are you a Senior Accountant with at least 7 years’ experience working in a Practice environment? Our client is a well-established Accountancy Practice, offering a range of services within bookkeeping, payroll, management accounting and more! What’s in it for you?

• 28 days holiday + Birthday off
• Free Parking
• Pension Scheme
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Hybrid working Your new job role :
• Prepare and interpret financial statements, ensuring alignment with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Supervise the accounts payable function, ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on schedule
• Handle core financial accounting duties, including maintaining and reconciling the general ledger
• Leverage accounting platforms like Sage, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, and Xero to streamline financial reporting
• Offer guidance and support to junior accounting staff, promoting their growth and development
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process to aid in strategic decision-making
• Perform routine audits of financial procedures to identify improvements and uphold industry best practices
• Partner with various departments to deliver financial analysis that informs key business strategies What you'll need to succeed :
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications like ACCA or CIMA are a plus
• Possesses proven experience in financial services or a similar sector, with emphasis on financial management and accounting standards
• Highly proficient in using accounting software such as Sage, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, and Xero
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and precision in financial reporting
• Skilled in mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Effective communicator, both in writing and verbally, with the ability to simplify complex financial information
• Well-versed in accounts payable procedures and knowledgeable about financial accounting best practices Interested? For more information about this vacancy, please contact Taylor at Proactive Personnel, Telford