Location: Warmley (Hybrid working will be considered after probation period)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Key Requirements
We are seeking an experienced practice-based Accounts Senior with strong technical accounting skills and hands-on experience preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
- Strong experience preparing limited company accounts under FRS102(1a) and FRS105
- Experience preparing corporation tax returns
- Working knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT returns and personal tax
- Ability to manage multiple client deadlines independently
- Experience using Xero (desirable)
- Payroll, CIS and P11D experience advantageous but not essential
About the Firm
Based in Warmley, this highly regarded and growing accountancy practice has built a strong reputation servicing a wide-ranging client base including sole traders, partnerships, owner-managed businesses and SMEs across a variety of sectors, with turnovers ranging into the millions.
The partners and management team are looking for a technically competent and proactive Accounts Senior who enjoys a hands-on role and is looking to develop further within a supportive and professional environment.
The Role
This is a varied role involving accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT and tax compliance work for a broad portfolio of clients. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and colleagues, taking responsibility for delivering high-quality work to manager review stage.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of limited company year-end accounts (FRS102 and FRS105) to Manager Review stage using TaxCalc
- Preparation and submission of corporation tax returns
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns using Xero
- Preparation of management accounts
- Preparation of sole trader accounts and Directors’ personal tax returns
- Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting and business queries
- Assisting with payroll when required
- Supporting wider general practice services across the client portfolio
Person Specification
- Strong technical accounting background gained within practice
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
- Able to work independently and use initiative confidently
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues
- Positive, professional and client-focused approach
Benefits
- Excellent commission scheme
- Company pension
- Strong focus on personal development and progression
- On-site parking available (first come, first served)
Pay: £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
