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Accounts Senior

Pro Talent
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2LA, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • ProTalent is seeking an Accounts Senior for a dynamic accountancy practice in Newbury that emphasizes innovation and growth.
  • The role involves preparing client accounts, tax returns, and VAT work, while also providing coaching to trainees and engaging in business development activities.
  • Candidates must be ACCA/ACA qualified with at least 3 years of UK practice experience and a proven track record at the Accounts Senior level.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not provided in the job listing.
  • Strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to build client relationships are essential for success in this role.

ProTalent are currently working with a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Newbury to recruit a new Accounts Senior

The firm:

  • Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Newbury
  • Varied, challenging and hugely rewarding Accounts Senior role
  • Expert team who work hard to provide exceptional standards
  • Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plans

The Accounts Senior role:

Your core responsibilities as an Accounts Senior will include:

  • Prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT based work and identify points for partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services
  • Finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC, meeting deadlines and to a high quality
  • Interpretation of tax returns and financial accounts to facilitate effective tax planning
  • Proactively liaise with clients to obtain relevant information, ensuring attention to detail
  • Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
  • Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
  • Support trainees by providing on the job coaching
  • Involvement with audit work as and when required
  • Bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required
  • Prepare client tax returns and advise on tax payable and payment dates
  • Assisting clients with accounts software and other bookkeeping queries as required
  • Completion of overtime as and when required and attend appropriate courses
  • Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up were required
  • Involvement in networking and business generation under the guidance of more senior team members

The successful Accounts Senior candidate:

  • ACCA/ACA Qualified
  • You will have at least 3 years’ UK practice experience
  • Previous experience operating at Accounts Senior level
  • Create a positive impression with clients and staff
  • Excellent client relationship skills
  • Aptitude to assist with business development activities
  • Highly commercial approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile
  • Strong IT skills
  • Enjoy developing more junior staff

Thank you for your interest.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.