Head of Accounts / Senior Accountant
Richmond SW London
£80,000 - £100,000 plus bonus
Our client is a boutique accountancy, audit, tax, and corporate finance practice specialising in a vibrant industry. With the distinction of being the sole practice in the UK with a thriving regulatory department within their field, they are at the forefront of what they do.
We are excited to welcome a highly qualified and experienced Accountant to our client's dynamic team. If you are an ACA/ACCA professional passionate about delivering quality service and nurturing team development, we encourage you to apply.
**Head of Accounts / Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities:
- Portfolio Oversight: Manage a substantial portfolio comprising 600 SME Corporate and 500 Self-Assessment and Partnership Clients. Effectively allocate resources and ensure timely completion of accounting and taxation tasks.
- Client Engagement: Foster strong relationships with clients and relevant third parties, enhancing our commitment to personalised service.
- Team Leadership: Lead on-site SME teams, review workbooks, and address queries to maintain the highest work standards.
- Job Progression: Drive the completion of assignments for partner review, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Quality Assurance: Uphold our commitment to excellence by providing training, development, and supervision to trainee staff.
- Client Diversity: Manage a broad client base, ranging from self-employed businesses to large corporate clients.
- Accounting Expertise: Utilise accounting software packages (e.g., Sage, Quickbooks) for report generation and financial statement compilation.
- Statutory Reporting: Prepare financial statements, including those for limited companies and groups, in accordance with FRS102 and FRS105.
- Software Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in IT tools such as VT, IRIS, and Sage.
- Tax Compliance: Prepare tax returns for corporate entities, sole proprietors, partnerships, and LLP partnerships.
- Mentorship: Review work performed by junior staff and provide guidance in preparation tasks.
- Client Communication: Effectively communicate with clients through written, oral, and email correspondence.
- Audit Support: Assist with audit assignments, contributing to the overall success of the practice.
**Head of Accounts / Senior Accountant Required Skills, Attributes & Qualifications:
- Professional Qualification: ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong accounting and practice background.
- Statutory Accounting: Detailed experience in preparing statutory accounts, adhering to current accounting standards.
- Technical Proficiency: Intermediate/Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, essential for interactions with senior staff and clients.
- Initiative: Motivated to assume responsibility and consistently deliver high-quality service.
**Head of Accounts / Senior Accountant Benefits:
- Performance Bonuses: Enjoy performance-related bonuses.
- Salary: £80,000 - £100,000
- Training Package: Receive a comprehensive training package to enhance your knowledge.
- Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from a generous holiday entitlement of 31 days per annum.
- Health Benefits: Access Vitality health insurance and Healthshield cash payment for your well-being.
- Flexible Office Hours: Work within office hours from 07:00 to 19:00, with standard hours from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and flexible start/finish times.