Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Are you the standout Senior Accountant we're looking for?

This Senior Accountant job in Plymouth is an exciting opportunity for a talented accountant to join the general accounting team at senior level, overseeing the provision of a full suite of generalised accountancy support service for a thriving portfolio of SMEs and OMBs,

We want to hear from you if:

• You would love a market beating salary and attractive benefits package
• You would benefit from a good work/life balance with flexible working options
• You're career-minded and motivated by professional development
• You're talented in IT and keen to support the firm to develop their digital presence
• You're a strong communicator, proactive problem solver, and self-motivated team player

We're looking for a standout candidate who is technically minded with great IT skills and with a proven track record of supporting a varied client portfolio across all areas of general accounting. With good working knowledge of software and a keen eye for detail, you'll be able to support clients and colleagues alike. Passionate about working closely with clients, you'll be adept at building and nurturing relationships as their go-to contact for queries.

Able to inspire those round you, you'll mentor junior staff by reviewing work with constructive feedback, knowledge sharing, and identifying training opportunities. You'll also be enthusiastic about your own professional development, undertaking training and learning from the experienced team.

Does this Senior Accountant job in Plymo0uth sound like the right opportunity for you? Contact us in confidence today to learn more.

Job Purpose

• Overseeing audit fieldwork and supporting the Managers and Partners with the provision of all audit services from planning to completion.
• Statutory and management accounts.
• Tax computations.
• VAT.
• Preparing financial statements, forecasts and scenario plans.
• Being actively involved in the development of digital services.
• Creating and nurturing enhanced client relationships.
• Networking and business development.
• Coaching and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Plan workflow and delegate to junior staff, as well as reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure a high standard of service is being provided.
• Build trusted client relationships, being the go-to for support.
• Champion your own professional development, enthusiastically undertaking training opportunities.

About The Employer

This UK Top 100 firm of accountants operates across several offices in the South West of England, Proud of their reputation for delivering bespoke and tailored services for a loyal and growing portfolio of clients, the successful candidate will enjoy a very bright future indeed and plenty of opportunities to enhance their career potential and progress along a defined career development pathway.

Benefit from

• £38,000 to £40,000 per annum.
• Full time, permanent role
• Hybrid working options
• Flexible hours can be considered
• Company pension and generous annual leave
• Healthcare
• Life assurance
• Reward scheme for client and employee referrals
• Cycle to work
• Charitable initiatives
• Professional development opportunities
• A clear path to career progression
• Modern offices and regular team activities
• A supportive working environment
• Inclusive company values

The Successful Applicant

• ACCA/ACA part or fully qualified.
• IT skilled in cloud based software.
• Great communicator and able to confidently nurture relationships with clients and staff.
• A proven track record of supporting clients within practice, with varied experience across audit and accounts.
• Able to confidently work closely with senior team members as a hands-on member of a small but dynamic team.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and accountancy software.
• Excellent work ethic, self-motivated, resilient and reliable, with an eagerness to progress.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good awareness of current affairs.
• A can-do attitude and a proactive problem solver.

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