Senior Accountant

Kenton Black Finance are delighted to be working in partnership with a small growing practice looking for two qualified Senior Accountant’s with a full practice background for their offices in Stoke-On-Trent..
Established in 2016 they currently have a workforce of circa 30 employees with excellent staff retention.
They always ensure their staff come first and are treated well. In return, they have a happy and hardworking team who come to work with a smile.
They have a “Head of Tech”, ensuring they are ahead of the times with their technology and are a business that promote a nurturing and supportive culture.
AS SENIOR ACCOUNTANT YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
-Preparation and completion of larger more complex year end client accounts
-Reviewing draft accounts prepared by the assistants
-Working with a variety of clients across a multitude of sectors
-Preparation of corporation and self-assessment tax and VAT returns and everything in between
-Working closely with your clients from start to finish including answering calls and emails from clients amongst many other duties
-Offering tax planning and business advisory opportunities for clients
-Offering mentoring sessions – for example if a regular error is happening on jobs from a certain assistant, then offering a mentor session to explain the correct way of doing things
-Offering cloud software support to your client list
-Reviewing self assessment tax returns for the business owners of your client list
PERSON SPECIFICATION
As Senior Accountant the following attributes and skills are required
-ACA/ ACCA qualified or equivalent
-2-3 years post qualification experience
-Strong knowledge and practical experience of cloud accounting software – Xero advantageous
-Experience of reviewing the work of junior staff
-Ability to multi task, with the ability to stay calm under pressure
-Strong technical skills with the ability to showcase your level of accuracy and attention to detail
-Excellent ‘soft’ skills including written and spoken communication skills
-Ability to meet strict deadlines within time and budget
-Proven experience of providing cloud accounting support to clients
-Ability to showcase your leadership qualities
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU!!
-Holidays – 25 + Stats plus Birthday off and 1 day extra for length of service rising to a maximum of 28 days plus stats
-Private Health Care
-Parking – YES
-Hybrid Working – 3 office vs 2 home
A supportive and inclusive working environment
This vacancy is being handled by Laura Banks – Kenton Black Finance
If you have the above skills and attributes with previous practice experience in a similar position, and would like to find out more then please APPLY TODAY.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in, Manchester, Leyland, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Worcester, Dundee and Aberdeen, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.