We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join an expanding team at a thriving firm of accountants in Milton Keynes. As a key member of this firm, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering top-notch accounting services and contributing to the success and growth of their clients.
We’re seeking a capable accountant, qualified to ACCA/ACA level or a finalist who can:
- Lead and manage a portfolio of clients, providing high-quality accounting services.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
- Perform complex financial analysis and present strategic insights to clients.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, changes in accounting regulations, and proactively advise clients on potential impacts.
- Actively contribute to the development and improvement of internal processes.
- Plan, prepare, and review accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited companies.
- Liaise directly with clients, sending final accounts, proactively handing queries, and building trusted relationships.
- Forecast and manage budgets, oversee workflow, and mentor junior staff with training and knowledge sharing.
- Prepare personal and corporation tax computations, including tax returns, tax liabilities, and providing trusted advisory.
- Work closely with senior team members, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are being met.
- Promote and strive for customer service excellence and set an example to junior staff as a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant.
Offering the full suite of accountancy services, this firm will give the successful candidate an opportunity to really develop their potential and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients.
Committed to personal development and really standing out from the crowd when it comes to service delivery, this reputable firm is a distinguished employer.
Benefit from:- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Full time, permanent position
- Continued professional development
- A comprehensive suite of wellbeing benefits
- Flexible/hybrid working considered
- Enhanced company pension
- Generous annual leave
- Inclusive company values
- ACCA or ACA qualified or part qualified with previous experience within practice.
- A proven track record of working with clients within practice.
- Working knowledge of accounting software, including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero.
- Experience using software for accounts production, such as CCH.
- Adept at using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
- Strong communication and advisory skills.
- Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Self-motivated and able to manage a team’s workflow.
- A team player able to bring out the best in others.
- Confidently mentor junior team members, in a positive and constructive manner
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.
Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountanc jobs in Milton Keynes and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.??