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.