Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Firm of Accountants - Shrewsbury

A Senior Accountant position within an modern Accountancy & Business Advisory Practice offering responsibility and excellent long-term career progression .

THE COMPANY

A growing Accountancy & Business Advisory Practice with a modern style and an established presence near Shrewsbury. The firm has a well-earned reputation as an Advisor to Entrepreneurs and Owner-Managed SMEs, and provides its clients with expert Accountancy & Business Advisory, Tax and Outsourced Financial Management solutions using a variety of cloud and digital accounting systems to offer clients full visibility and understanding of their financial performance.

Senior Accountant Main Duties:

• Preparation and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLP’s and Limited companies
• Liaising with clients and being their point of contact
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns and dealing with HMRC
• Support trainees by providing on-the-job training and coaching
• Identify opportunities to deliver additional services to the clients and highlight these to the directors
• Assist with adhoc projects and assignments

Skills required:

• Excellent knowledge accounting standards, corporation tax, VAT, income tax and the impact on the clients’ overall affairs
• Good analytical skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage yours (and colleagues) workflow
• Ability to see an accounts file through to director review
• A skills set allowing you to deal with client queries, communicate effectively and provide exceptional client service
• IT literate - familiarity with Sage, Xero and Iris is preferable
• Being a strong team player is essential
• Minimum of 3 years practice experience
• ACCA/ACA Qualified or Qualified by Experience

Benefits

Hybrid role

Flexitime

Bonus

Death in Service