Senior Accountant

For over 35 years, our client a renowned Business Management has been a market leader in providing specialist and focused tax, accounting, and royalties advice to musicians, performers, athletes and industry professionals.

About the job:

As the Senior Accountant working within the Business Management team, the main purpose of this role will be to assist with managing client accounts - which includes overseeing bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, maintaining sales and purchase ledgers as well as adhoc tasks and building strong client relationships. You will report to a Business Manager, whilst providing additional support across the Business Management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the management of a large portfolio of clients, including direct client contact and resolving client queries
• Strong technical knowledge in order to review financial statements prepared by the team and provide review points for the purpose of accounts completion and to comply with relevant accounts legislation
• Preparation of corporation and personal tax computations
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Managing deadlines to ensure work is completed to the required standard at the right time
• Advising clients on their accounting needs
• Delegating and reviewing work of junior team members
• Having a working understanding of tax accounting and liaison with Tax department
• Manage client billing and review work in progress
• Review client VAT returns
• Provide training and support to the team

Personal Specification:

• ACCA qualified or equivalent through experience
• Experience with bookkeeping on accountancy software
• Preparation of VAT returns experience
• Knowledge of preparation of a large portfolio of clients
• Experience managing client deadlines
• Previous team supervision experience
• A good understanding of personal and corporate taxes
• Confidence in giving advice

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and not require sponsorship

What’s on offer:

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance after 12 months’ service
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee Assistance Program

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term career in accountancy. The firm offer hybrid working, so you will be able to work from home for part of the week.

If this sounds like you then please send us your CV now!

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.