Accountant

JOB TYPE: Permanent 37 hours a week full time

A leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants who invest heavily in staff training and development, offer regular 1:1s and reviews for support, hybrid and flexible working, as well as a client referral bonus scheme. We are a friendly organisation that recognises high performance and effort.

We choose our team on both attitude and skills. We believe when you are working with people with great attitude anything is possible. We are a close-knit team who want the best for each other and our clients.

If you are passionate about accountancy and are ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist), with a minimum 3 years’ audit experience in practice, then the role of Senior Accountant may be perfect for you. Surrounded by a team who are there to support you, the role will primarily involve:

• Leading audits for limited companies, charities, academies and clubs. Supporting juniors. Getting audit files ready for Manager review.
• Preparing complex accounts and tax returns
• Some reviewing of simple accounts and tax returns
• Supporting partners in the running of their portfolios as needed
• Supporting the development of our trainees

Working together:

• Encourages good rapport and works collaboratively
• Puts forward ideas and ways to improve the workplace
• Shares ideas and information openly

Working with clients:

• Anticipates client needs and acts on these
• Uses client feedback to continuously improve service
• Has a professional, respectful and friendly manner
• Can build and develop client relationships

Driving results:

• Takes ownership and responsibility for making things happen on time and with a high level of attention to detail
• Delegates appropriately
• Finds solutions to challenges

Being your best:

• Committed to developing yourself and embracing feedback and opportunities to learn
• Trusts others to deliver work once delegated
• Supports the training and development of more junior staff to realise their potential