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Accounts Senior / Semi Senior

Accounts Senior / Semi Senior

SI RecruitmentNorth Shields, England, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Job description

A full time, permanent role based in our Gosforth office.

The role involves preparation of accounts for a variety of client types including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. The successful candidate will work with clients from a variety of sectors including engineering, leisure and hospitality, solicitors and charities. The role requires attendance at clients’ sites across the North East.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Preparation of accounts from a variety of clients' systems – Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.
  • Preparation of corporation tax computations
  • Actioning queries raised by accounts and tax managers on the accounts and working papers prepared
  • Finalisation of the accounts following client meetings
  • Acting as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
  • Preparation of management accounts and VAT returns
  • Supervise, train and mentor more junior members of staff

The ideal candidate will :

  • Be ACA / ACCA / AAT qualified or finalist or be qualified by experience
  • Ideally have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in an accounting practice
  • Have a strong technical knowledge and be up to date with current legislation
  • Have good training and mentoring skills
  • Have experience of preparation of year end accounts for owner-managed small to medium businesses including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  • Be able to work to tight deadlines and budgets
  • Be driven and proactive, ensuring that our commitment to providing excellent service levels to our clients is met
  • Have a good knowledge of accounting software packages such as Sage, QuickBooks and Xero would be advantageous
  • Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Have good organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
  • Be keen to take on additional responsibilities and make recommendations for business and process improvements
  • Ideally be a driver with own car
  • What we offer :

  • A competitive salary
  • Auto enrolment contributory pension scheme
  • Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities
  • The ability to accrue Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
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