Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior - Nottingham

Leading top 20 accountancy practice going through growth is looking for a qualified or part qualified Accounts Senior to join their established team based in Nottingham.

Role:

The role will be to work with their clients and provide support predominantly with year-end accounts preparation and management accounts. There will also be opportunity on other projects as and when they arise.

They are a top 20 accountancy firm specialising within the owner-managed business area across the UK. A well-established firm with an entrepreneurial and dynamic feel who are continuing to grow nationally as well as regionally.

Responsibilities:

• Produce an account working file, and draft accounts.
• Clear arising queries with clients and produce a list of discussion points for the senior managers or partner.
• Work within a budget agreed at the planning stage.
• Produce draft tax computations and (for companies) a provision for inclusion in the accounts.
• Inclusion of statutory disclosures in line with the company checklist.
• Plan and control professional work for the firm's clients within the firm's standard procedures and identify basic planning opportunities.
• Working knowledge of computer based programs.
• Attend training and seminars to further develop and maintain technical and personal development skills.
• Attend training to further develop and maintain technical skills and if not yet attained to work towards a professional qualification.
• Professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as an Accounts Senior within an accounting firm.
• Knowledge of Iris and Xero preferred, but not essential.
• Skills in Microsoft Excel and Word are essential.
• Experience of using cloud-based accountancy software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Proactive thinking and application skills
• Self-management skills

Qualifications:

Either ACA or ACCA qualified, however part qualified could be considered
Full study support package offered if part qualified