Accounts Semi-Senior

Quest Employment are searching for an experienced Accounts professional who is seeking a better work/life balance without the compromise in compensation. You could be an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior with all-round, comprehensive experience who wants to step away from the typical long hours and overtime in practice.

So, if you miss having evenings to yourself, and weekends without having to worry about work, what are you waiting for? Apply now!

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 16:30pm (30 minute break; as no one stays in the office even a minute past finish time).

Benefits:

• 25 days + bank holidays.
• Off-road free parking.
• Flexibility - office / client based. Remote working is available but only for specific / one off circumstances and is at the discretion of the partners.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Training - full study support package is available for ACA or ACCA students. The firm is an ICAEW Authorised Training Employer and ACCA Approved Employer.

The Role / Responsibilities:

Client turnovers range from small OMBs to medium-sized groups with turnovers of up to £55m.

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies with a wide range of turnover in a wide range of sectors.
• Preparation of business tax computations and corporation tax computations.
• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts.
• Ad hoc work as required by clients.
• Liaising with clients to collect information and resolve queries for all work undertaken.

Qualifications / Requirements:

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and who does not require any training on the job.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in practice in all aspects of accounting, taxation, management and compliance.
• ACA / ACCA Qualified / Part-Qualified.
• Experience of OMBs, Medium-sized business accounts, including the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Flexible and proactive approach with the ability to solve problems using own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and IT skills, specifically Excel.
• Ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail.
• Ability and will to travel to client's premises.