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Senior Accountant

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Salary

£35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Accountant position in Peterborough requires candidates to be ACA/ACCA or CA qualified with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in accountancy.
  • The role involves supporting a varied client portfolio with general accountancy, audit, and tax services, and includes the opportunity to showcase skills in audit and tax.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum and is a permanent, full-time role.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication and advisory skills, along with project management experience and a strong ability to motivate a team.
  • The firm offers a positive and supportive company culture, generous holiday allowance, and a contributory pension scheme.

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

If you’re an ACA/ACCA or CA qualified accountant with a minimum of two years’ experience post qualification in accountancy, we would be delighted to offer you a confidential call about this exciting Senior Accountant job in Peterborough.

This role will suit a candidate with all round experience and skills in audit will be a bonus. The post holder will be responsible for the usual tasks expected of a Senior Accountant, but this job will also include the opportunity to showcase any skills you have developed in audit and tax.

If you are organised, ambitious and looking to work for a fast-growing firm of accountants that focuses on nurturing talent, this Senior Accountant job in Peterborough could be for you.

Job Purpose

  • Be a key member of the team, supporting a varied client portfolio with general accountancy, audit and tax services.
  • Lead projects, including management and budget planning.
  • Lead the preparation of statutory and management accounts.
  • Preparation of income and expenditure accounts for clients as required.
  • Bookkeeping and organisation of accounting records.
  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
  • Preparation and submission of personal and corporate tax returns.
  • Provide excellent service to clients, being the go-to person for any queries.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for clients and communicate actions clearly.
  • Handle technical and challenging projects, working to accounting standards and considerations.
  • Contribute to the firm’s growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with prospective clients.
  • Coach a junior team, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

About this firm

This reputable, independent accountancy practice in Peterborough is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team. Growing quickly, this firm will be excited to meet motivated individuals who have a great work ethic and are excited to become part of a winning team.

The successful candidate for this post will enjoy a fantastic opportunity and the chance to secure a bright future with this client whose employee-centric approach means they are regarded as an employer of choice.

A full-service accountancy practice, this dynamic firm provides all the services expected of a modern firm of business advisors.

Employee Benefits

  • £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.
  • Permanent, full-time post.
  • Generous holiday allowance.?
  • Contributory pension scheme.?
  • Positive and supportive company culture.?

Job Requirements

  • ACA/ACCA qualified with previous accountancy practice experience gained within an accountancy firm.
  • Previous experience of motivating a team within a practice environment.
  • Project management experience and excellent organisations skills.
  • Technically excellent skillset across accountancy.
  • A can-do attitude to problem-solving.
  • Organised and able to manage own workload effectively.
  • Excellent communication and advisory skills.
  • Confident working alongside senior management.
  • Motivated and able to inspire others.
  • Collaborative and creative.
  • Excellent business acumen.

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 Peterborough and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.

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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.