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A Senior Accountant - Estates & Trusts is sought for a leading professional services firm in Manchester. This role requires superb accounting skills, with a focus on estates and trusts.
Client Details
Our client is a leading professional services firm with a strong presence across the United Kingdom. Employing over 600 professionals, the company is dedicated to providing top-notch services to a diverse client base. They have a special focus on accounting and finance, working with clients across various sectors.
Description
- Preparation of year-end financial statements
- Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects
- Preparing management accounts, including reconciling all key account balances and tailoring the presentation specific to each client
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Review of work prepared by other members of the team
- Work planning and annual timetabling
- Financial management
- Cross-departmental communication
- Experience of preparing year end accounts using accounts production software such as CCH or an equivalent is also required.
- Experience of working with clients in the rural sector and trusts is desired but is not essential.
Profile
A successful Senior Accountant - Estates & Trusts should have:
- A recognised accounting qualification ACA/ACCA preferred but open to AAT qualified
- Self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to organise your own workload.
- Display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with managers, partners and clients.
- Natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and excellent eye for detail.
- Exposure to accounting for estates and trusts
- Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations
- Superb communication and relationship-building skills
Job Offer
- A competitive salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE
- Hybrid working
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Generous holiday leave
- The chance to work for a reputable firm in the professional services industry
We encourage all qualified candidates who are passionate about accounting for estates and trusts to apply for this exciting opportunity in Manchester.
