Accounts Manager

Job Title: Accounts Senior

Location: Braintree, Essex

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us: Reed are working with a dynamic and growing accounting firm based in Braintree, Essex. Their team is dedicated to providing exceptional financial services to a diverse range of clients. Our client pride ourselves on our professional yet friendly approach and are looking for a talented Accounts Senior to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dealing with complex accounting issues as required.
• Ensuring the accounts file is complete and ready for review by Manager or direct by Partner as required.
• Preparation of management accounts on larger clients.
• Review of assistant team members’ work, identifying training needs, and providing both positive and constructive feedback.
• Follow Practice procedures including but not exclusive to budgets, accounts preparation processes, workplan and Digita trackers.
• Providing effective support for both Partner and Manager by taking on additional tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Commercially aware in terms of undertaking tasks and preparing accounts in a cost-effective manner.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and liaising with the tax department as necessary on complicated or unusual adjustments.
• Managing assistant team members by delegating work to the appropriate support member, training and developing other team members in a supportive manner.
• Carry out any other duty which may be required in line with business requirements.
• Always adhere to the Firm’s Health & Safety Policy.

Key Requirements:

• Good communication skills, as the job involves client and staff contact.
• Good knowledge of Accounting disclosures including FRS102 and IFRS (an advantage).
• Preparation of Group and Consolidated Accounts (an advantage).
• IT literacy and solid accounting skills.
• Good writing skills in respect of accounts reports and other documents generated for clients and internal purposes.
• A qualified or recently qualified ACCA or ACA with at least 5-6 years Practice Experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 per annum.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Pension scheme.

How to Apply: If you are a dedicated and experienced accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV