Accounts Senior

ACCOUNTS SENIOR

MANCHESTER

£35,000-£50,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

An established accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Accounts Senior to join its Manchester team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a varied role involving responsibility for a portfolio of owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors. You will prepare and review year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns and tax computations while acting as a key point of contact for clients.

The position would suit an experienced practice accountant or accounts senior who can manage assignments from initial records through to completion, resolve queries directly with clients and support the development of junior colleagues.

THE ACCOUNTS SENIOR ROLE

Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

Managing accounts assignments from the planning stage through to completion

Producing corporation tax computations and company tax returns

Preparing personal tax returns for individuals and business owners

Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts

Preparing and reviewing VAT returns

Reviewing bookkeeping records and resolving errors or discrepancies

Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team

Providing clear feedback and practical support to trainees and less experienced colleagues

Managing a portfolio of clients and monitoring upcoming deadlines

Acting as a regular point of contact for clients

Responding to accounting, tax and general business queries

Identifying issues within client records and discussing these with the appropriate manager or partner

Liaising with HMRC and responding to requests for information

Maintaining accurate working papers and ensuring files meet the practice's quality standards

Keeping managers and partners informed of assignment progress

Helping to improve internal processes and working practices

THE PERSON

Have recent experience working in an accounts role within an accountancy practice

Be AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified or qualified by experience

Have experience preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

Be able to manage accounts assignments with limited supervision

Have experience preparing corporation tax computations and personal tax returns

Be confident producing management accounts and VAT returns

Have experience reviewing the work of junior colleagues or be ready to take on this responsibility

Be comfortable managing a portfolio of clients and competing deadlines

Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues

Be able to identify and resolve accounting queries using their own initiative

Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage

Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficial

TO APPLY

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant to take greater responsibility for client work while supporting junior colleagues and developing their career. Please apply via the advert below if interested.

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