Senior Accountant

An exciting position has become available within a well-established small accountancy practice for an experienced Senior Accountant/Manager. Involved in ‘leading from the front’, you will have a hands-on role, and be expected to focus on customer retention and business development within the office and the wider network, whilst proactively seeking potential opportunities to build & strengthen the client base & client offerings along with a willingness to undertake assignments when necessary.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday. The role is office based in Welwyn Garden City. Role Requirements Minimum 2 or 3 years of post-qualified experience in a practice environment. Ideally a qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA will be considered for those with recent accountancy practice experience preferred but not essential). Qualification by experience will be considered. Previous managerial or supervisory experience would be useful for this position Planning, undertaking, supervising, and reviewing assignments Excellent and up to date technical accounting and tax skills Excellent communicator with good verbal and written English skills.

With the ability to display the interpersonal skills to interact with a varied client portfolio A focus on customer care and customer retention. Work closely with the owner and the management skills to mentor and supervise a growing & developing team Organised and proactive with good attention to detail.

Experience with Quickbooks, Xero, SAGE and Taxcalc ideal. Microsoft excel, word & Outlook essential. (other accounting software experience is beneficial.) Must have a “can do” attitude Must have a forward thinking outlook Role Responsibilities Taking a proactive approach to identifying and resolving any issues. Workflow planning and overall management of day-to-day business activities. Preparing working papers and annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and owner managed SMEs.

Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with UK FRS 105 and FRS 102. Prepare corporation tax returns for our clients with small-sized companies Driving business growth Personal and business tax computations alongside tax planning and remuneration planning for SMEs. Work with managing & developing a growing team File reviews Review VAT returns and submissions. Oversee payroll produced by other team members.

Preparing management accounts with commentary for clients. Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients where necessary. Work confidently with various accounting and computer packages such as Quick Books, Xero, Sage and Taxcalc. Also Microsoft excel, word & Outlook Assist engagement, supervision and training of other & less qualified members of the team. Client relationship management. Working closely with clients and providing them with advice to ensure that they are running their businesses efficiently and profitably is key to how our business operates.

Experience of advising accounting and non-accounting people is useful. Company The firm has supported and delivered a passionate and professional service to thousands of SME's over the last 16 years and have exciting plans to grow the business and continue to deliver a timely and developing solution to their customers. Why should you apply? The chance to join a small practice with exciting growth plans.

Have significant responsibility and autonomy within a progressive practice Be part of the future by helping to grow and develop the business Pension scheme Free on-site car parking. Health care plan. If you would like to be considered for this role then we would love to hear from you!