Senior/Semi Senior Accountant

Rd Financial Recruitment Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Job description

Job Opportunity: Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant - Camberley

Intro
Are you a progressive accountant seeking your next challenge? We are thrilled to present a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, growing, and innovative business advisory firm based in Camberley. This role allows you to support entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses, providing exceptional accounting solutions within a collaborative and professional environment. Perfect for a driven and ambitious individual, this position offers opportunities to enhance your expertise while working as part of a supportive team.

The Role
As a Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant, you will take on varied responsibilities for a diverse portfolio of clients. Your duties will include:

1. Preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, payroll, corporation tax, and personal tax returns.
2. Reviewing simple tax returns and ensuring year-end files are complete with backup schedules supporting balance sheet figures.
3. Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
4. Supervising, managing, motivating, and training junior staff.
5. Ensuring consistent quality in all work delivered to clients.
6. Reviewing VAT returns and understanding VAT requirements, concepts, and calculations.
7. Handling ad hoc advisory services and tasks as required.
8. Following existing systems, updating them, and developing new ones as appropriate.
9. Ensuring budgets are met.

About You
We are seeking a candidate who combines technical expertise with a proactive and collaborative approach. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Qualifications and Experience:
   1. ACA or ACCA recently or nearly qualified.
   2. Excellent knowledge of Outlook/Microsoft packages.
   3. Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and SUMIFS proficiency.
   4. Strong IT literacy and experience working with various accounting software packages, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
   5. Experience in preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, payroll, and personal, partnership, and corporation tax returns.
   6. Previous experience working in public practice.
2. Skills and Attributes:
   1. Sound analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
   2. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
   3. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clear and concise emails and deliver well-presented working papers.
   4. Proven ability to supervise and motivate junior staff effectively.
   5. Professional demeanor with excellent client relationship skills.
3. Personal Qualities:
   1. Resourceful and proactive, with a can-do attitude and sense of urgency.
   2. Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability.
   3. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and trustworthiness.
   4. Organised and able to manage several priorities at once while maintaining focus on goals.
   5. Enthusiastic, polite, and presentable with a strong work ethic.

The Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a forward-thinking firm. We provide:

1. A competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000, depending on experience.
2. A friendly and supportive office environment in Camberley.
3. The opportunity to work with entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses.
4. Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development.

Apply Now
If this opportunity excites you and aligns with your career aspirations, we would love to hear from you. This role is office-based and offers an excellent chance to make a real impact while working with a friendly and professional team.