Senior Accountant Job Vacancy
The successful candidate for this Senior Accountant job in Stevenage will play a pivotal role in managing a client portfolio, providing strategic insights, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Our UK Top 50 client is seeking an ACCA/ACA qualified accountant skilled in all areas of general accounting, portfolio management and tax.
Alongside nurturing exceptional client relationships, the successful candidate for this Senior Accountant job in Stevenage will be able to provide mentorship, guidance, and support to junior team members, foster a culture of collaboration, and promote professional development within the accounting team. If this role is for you, you'll likely have one or two years of post qualification experience in practice and you'll be experienced in coaching and mentoring a junior team.
We're seeking a motivated accountant with excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret financial data and solve problems and discrepancies. We'd welcome applications from professionals with effective communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
In return you can expect a market beating rewards package and a supportive commitment to your onward professional development.
JobPurpose
- Preparation and review of accounts for a significant client portfolio, monitoring all commercial aspects of portfolio management.
- Preparation and review of working paper files, ensuring accuracy.
- Review VAT returns.
- Preparation and review of income tax computations, corporate tax returns and PAYE.
- Support Partners during client meetings, providing guidance to clients and proactively handling queries and problem solving.
- Overseeing junior staff, including review work and providing training.
- Build strong rapport with clients, colleagues, and third parties.
- Champion your own professional development, regularly undertaking training opportunities.
About this firm
This UK Top 50 recruiting employer is a well-established national firm known for its commitment to excellence and professional development. With a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, this employer provides employees with ample opportunities for growth and advancement in their careers.
Benefit from:
- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Full time, permanent position
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced company pension
- Study support if applicable
- Tailored professional development
- Career growth plan
- Reward scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Inclusive company values
- Modern offices and social events
Job Requirements
- ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of two years' post qualification experience in UK practice.
- Strong up-to-date technical accounting knowledge.
- Working knowledge of accounting software.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Self-motivated and able to oversee workflow.
- A team player able to bring out the best in others.
- Confidently mentor junior team members, in a positive and constructive manner.
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.
Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Stevenage and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.?