Our client, a forward thinking established firm of Chartered Accountants are seeking an Accounts Senior to join their growing team in Chichester on a hybrid basis, with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
In this role you will manage a diverse portfolio of clients from sole traders to multi-million-pound companies, being responsible for their accounts compliance and other requirements.
Duties include:-
- Ensuring the completion of all relevant tasks related to client accounts whilst ensuring effective team workflow.
- Preparation of accounts for companies, partnerships, LLP's and sole traders and preparation of tax returns and computations.
- Review of VAT returns.
- Track the progress of work and ensure to maintain suitable communication levels with clients and internal stakeholders on the progress of tasks.
- Conducting research whilst addressing and resolving issues for upward communication in more complex clients and/or higher risk aspects of accounts work.
- Complete administration on client account files and set up relevant file reviews.
- Review work of Accounts Assistants where agreed and assist other service line members as required.
- Prepare bills and monitor WiP for managers and above when required.
They are ideally looking for someone with previous practice experience of at least 2-3 years with a good technical knowledge of accounts, as well as holding a professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA or you could be QBE, although study support may be offered if required. You will also possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
An understanding of systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and IRIS would be an advantage.
This is an excellent opportunity with a growing firm who offer good benefits including flexible and hybrid working, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, healthcare, wellness programme and regular salary reviews, as well as superb prospects for progression.