£35K/yr to £45K/yr
Sheffield, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Accountant

Posted by Public Practice Recruitment Ltd.

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Are you a motivated and dynamic accountant with outstanding attention to detail and a forward thinking approach to providing modern and general accounting services to a varied and thriving client portfolio. The successful candidate for this Senior Accountant job in Sheffield will oversee client bookkeeping, statutory accounts preparation, tax accounting and much more. It's a great opportunity for a varied job where you can make a lasting impact to clients and develop enhanced relationships.

You'll be keen to be involved in the training and development of a junior team and you'll be excited to put your significant practice experience to good use and to build upon it and embark upon a pathway of further professional progression,

Job Purpose

  • Plan, prepare, and review accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited companies.
  • Oversight of client bookkeeping.
  • Oversight of VAT provision,
  • Management accounting.
  • Financial statements.
  • Payroll and pensions.
  • Company secretarial duties.
  • Liaise directly with clients, sending final accounts, proactively handing queries, and building trusted relationships.
  • Forecast and manage budgets, oversee workflow, and mentor junior staff with training and knowledge sharing.
  • Prepare personal and corporation tax computations, including tax returns, tax liabilities, and providing trusted advisory.
  • Work closely with senior team members, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are being met.
  • Promote and strive for customer service excellence and set an example to junior staff as a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant.

About this firm

This firm has a significant presence as a leading provider of a full suite of accounting and financial services in the North West and they offer an employee-centric approach to developing the potential of a large workforce across multiple offices.

The successful Senior Accountant in Sheffield will no doubt enjoy an enviable set of rewards and a bright future with this firm.

Benefit from:

  • £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
  • Full time, permanent position
  • Continued professional development
  • A comprehensive suite of wellbeing benefits
  • Flexible working considered
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Generous annual leave
  • Inclusive company values
  • Referral scheme
  • Study support
  • Retail perks

Job Requirements

  • ACCA or ACA qualified or QBE with preferably a minimum of two years' post qualification experience.
  • A proven track record of working with clients within practice.
  • Working knowledge of accounting software, including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero.
  • Experience using software for accounts production, such as CCH.
  • Adept at using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
  • Strong communication and advisory skills.
  • Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Self-motivated and able to manage a team's 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 Sheffield and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.