Accounts Senior- Independent Firm

Atomic is delighted to be partnering with a well-established, growing, and innovative business and advisory firm that is seeking to recruit an Accounts Senior for its Surrey office. The firm has a strong reputation and delivers a wide range of accounting services, from straightforward tax returns to complex corporation audits, supporting entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses.

Responsibilities:

As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for the preparation of statutory and management accounts for a range of clients. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple client accounts efficiently and to a high standard.

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparation of statutory and annual accounts from records supplied by a range of clients.
• Prepare draft business tax computations.
• Prepare the year end accounting files and ensure they are complete, with back up schedules to support balance sheet figures.
• Ad-hoc advisory services.
• Maintain and build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and ensure that all communications are conducted in a professional manner.
• Manage client expectations, provide proactive advice, and deliver services within agreed time frames.
• Delegating tasks and overseeing the work of junior team members.
• Mentoring trainees and supporting their professional development.
• Supporting Partners and Managers with their client portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and internal procedures, and help improve internal processes and promote efficient working practices.

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA recently qualified.
• Good level of practical experience gained in public practice
• Proficiency in cloud accounting packages (especially Xero), Quick Books, Sage L50, Excel based cash books, IRIS (ideally), Word.
• Good knowledge of Outlook/Microsoft packages.
• IT literate.
• Experience reviewing junior staff work and providing guidance.
• Experience reporting audit findings and drafting management letter
• Involved in statutory audits from planning to completion

What's on Offer?

Competitive Salary + Additional Benefits