Senior Accountant / Office Lead

We are an established accounting firm based in New Mills who are seeking a Senior Accountant / Office Lead to undertake a varied role preparing financial accounts and tax returns for clients whilst managing this small branch office on a day to day basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of accounts and tax returns whilst working closely with other branch Managers and Partners and assisting us in maintaining a high standard of client relations and offering comprehensive accountancy advice.

Past practice experience is essential and experience of managing staff is desirable. Part - or full-time hours with a flexible approach possible for the right candidate to fit.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Meeting with clients and talking with the in person and on the phone to explain their accounts and tax.
- Preparation of financial accounts for a wide variety of clients, including Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships.
- Preparation of tax returns accounts for a wide variety of clients, including Limited Companies and Partnerships.
- Assisting with client queries throughout the year.
- VAT returns and book keeping preparation.
- Contact clients requesting books and records, in order for work to commence and proficient in managing own workload.
- Assisting on management projects when required.

Qualifications and Skills

- Experienced in the preparation of financial accounts and management accounts independently to final stage, ready for manager or partner review.
- Professional person with the ability to maintain and develop client and colleague relationships.
- Part qualified, qualified or at least 5 years relevant equivalent experience.
- Proficient use of the following packages an advantage IRIS, Sage, Xero and excel.
- Up-to-date with accounting standards and the accounting provisions of the Companies Act and applicable taxation matters.
- Ability to work using own initiative with little supervision, showing good organisational skills
- Good problem solver with attention to detail.

Benefits

20 days annual holiday, plus statutory holidays, plus your birthday and Christmas period off! Flexi working hours. Salary is dependent upon experience and suitability. As a branch lead there is a very realistic partnership potential for someone who grasps this role and builds the business with us.