Streamline Search are working with a reputable Financial Planning business based in Exeter who are seeking to hire an Accounts Senior to join their fast growing business in the accounts department due to growth within the business. As an Accounts Senior, you can expect to be working across a wide range of business accounting services in various industries.
If you are seeking progression opportunities and a working environment offering a strong professional support and a friendly social atmosphere, then please considering applying.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive Starting Salary (Negotiable dependent on previous experience).
- Monday to Friday.
- Flexible working options.
- Standard holiday of 24 days increasing by a day after each year of service up to 32 days plus bank holiday.
- Workplace pension where you contribute 4% and the company contributes 4% which rises to 6% after 5 years.
- Death in service scheme of four times annual salary following successful completion of your probationary period.
- PHI scheme.
- Progression opportunities.
- A thriving team morale with strong social interactions.
Accounts Senior - Responsibilities
- Producing statutory accounts under FRS 102, FRS 105 and IFRS and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
- Overseeing or directly handling clients' bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns.
- Responding to client inquiries on various accounting and tax issues, offering guidance, and maintaining relationships.
- Preparing and submitting corporation tax and personal tax returns, advising on tax planning strategies where relevant.
- Producing periodic management accounts and providing clients with financial insights to help with decision-making.
- Handling correspondence and compliance matters with HMRC on behalf of clients.
- Reviewing the work done by junior staff, including bookkeeping, accounts preparation, and tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Providing training to junior team members and offering mentorship to help them develop their skills.
- Managing workloads within the team, delegating tasks based on skill levels, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Accounts Senior - Requirements
- Proven work experience within practice.
- AAT qualified / part qualified or working towards ACCA or ACA qualification.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong data collection and analysis skills.
- Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
- Proven ability to juggle multiple projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail.
- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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