Accounts Senior

Clark Wood; Bilston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.

Accounts Senior
Bilston, Wolverhampton
Circa £33,000 - £38,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Specialist Accountancy Practice recruitment consultancy Clark Wood are working with an established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Bilston, Wolverhampton who are looking to add an Accounts Senior to their personable and professional team.

As an Accounts Senior, your role will be varied but will predominantly consist of providing Accounting and Tax compliance services to a variety of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. The workload will include the preparation of both statutory and management accounts as well as tax compliance, and you will also be involved in the provision of bookkeeping and VAT services.

The ideal candidate may be ACCA / ACA Qualified or Part Qualified; however, people who are AAT Qualified or Qualified by Experience with strong practice experience will also be considered. Experience of working in practice is a necessity for consideration.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful person to undertake a varied and challenging role within a supportive and friendly environment, where there will be genuine scope for progression and personal development in this Bilston-based firm.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. The role will predominantly involve preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and corporation tax computations and returns.
2. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines, and work well within a team.
3. Experience of preparation of incorporated and unincorporated accounts in an accountancy practice using an accounting software package.
4. Managing & supervising the work of more junior staff.
5. Review accounts and act as point of reference to the team with regard to complex issues.
6. Involvement with business advisory work.

Skills:

1. ACCA / ACA Qualified or Part Qualified, AAT Qualified or QBE.
2. Experience of undertaking a varied practice role.
3. Up to date knowledge of all relevant accounting standards.