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Accounts Senior

ProTalent Limited

Basingstoke

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Senior to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-growing accountancy firm, where you will prepare client accounts, manage tax returns, and provide exceptional service to clients. You will be instrumental in supporting trainees and contributing to business development efforts. If you have a proactive approach and a passion for excellence, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment focused on innovation and growth.

Qualifications

  • ACCA/ACA qualified with at least 5 years' UK practice experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT based work.
  • Proactively liaise with clients to obtain relevant information.
  • Support trainees by providing on-the-job coaching.

Skills

Client relationship management
Communication skills
IT skills
Business development
Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualified

Tools

Accounts software

Job description

ProTalent are currently working with a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Basingstoke to recruit a new Accounts Senior.

The firm:

  • Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Basingstoke
  • Varied, challenging and hugely rewarding Accounts Senior role
  • Expert team who work hard to provide exceptional standards
  • Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plans

The Accounts Senior role:

Reporting to the Owner, your core responsibilities as an Accounts Senior will include:

  • Prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT based work and identify points for partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services.
  • Finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC, meeting deadlines and to a high quality.
  • Interpretation of tax returns and financial accounts to facilitate effective tax planning.
  • Proactively liaise with clients to obtain relevant information, ensuring attention to detail.
  • Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible.
  • Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery.
  • Support trainees by providing on the job coaching.
  • Involvement with audit work as and when required.
  • Bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required.
  • Prepare client tax returns and advise on tax payable and payment dates.
  • Assisting clients with accounts software and other bookkeeping queries as required.
  • Completion of overtime as and when required and attend appropriate courses.
  • Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up were required.
  • Involvement in networking and business generation under the guidance of more senior team members.

The successful Accounts Senior candidate:

  • ACCA/ACA Qualified.
  • You will have at least 5 years’ UK practice experience.
  • Previous experience operating at Accounts Senior level.
  • Create a positive impression with clients and staff.
  • Excellent client relationship skills.
  • Aptitude to assist with business development activities.
  • Highly commercial approach.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile.
  • Strong IT skills.
  • Enjoy developing more junior staff.

Thank you for your interest.

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