Senior Accountant

We are looking for a senior accountant to join our client's team in a permanent, office-based role in Cross Hills, BD20 7AA. The successful candidate will be responsible for accounts preparation, ranging from sole traders to Partnerships and Limited Companies, with the opportunity for future progression/manager level for the right candidate.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Accounts preparation from both incomplete records and computerised records
• Company and personal tax return preparation
• Managing own portfolio (manager role)
• Reviewing work of other employees
• Liaising with clients on all accounting matters
• Other ad-hoc projects as they arise

Skills required

• ACA or ACCA qualified. Will consider QBE but must have minimum of 3 years UK-based accountancy practice experience.
• Management accounts experience desirable
• Excellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for a range of businesses including Sole Traders, Ltd Companies and Partnerships, including LLPs
• Ability to prepare accounts to a high standard
• Ability to use own initiative, to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of accounting software, preferably CCH, Sage and Xero.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and word is essential

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills within a smaller company receiving a varied range of work and gaining experience in all company matters. The right candidate will have the opportunity to move to a manager role within the firm if proven.

This is an office-based position, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

This is an active requirement so if interested, click apply and a consultant will be in touch