Senior Accountant - Firm of Accountants - Hinckley

A Senior Accountant position within an modern Accountancy & Business Advisory Practice offering responsibility and excellent long-term career progression .

THE COMPANY

A growing Accountancy & Business Advisory Practice with a modern style and an established presence in Hinckley. The firm has a well-earned reputation as an Advisor to Entrepreneurs and Owner-Managed SMEs, and provides its clients with expert Accountancy & Business Advisory, Tax and Outsourced Financial Management solutions using a variety of cloud and digital accounting systems to offer clients full visibility and understanding of their financial performance.

Senior Accountant Main Duties?

• Preparation and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLP’s and Limited companies

• Liaising with clients and being their point of contact

• Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns and dealing with HMRC

• Assisting with audit assignments ( Desirable but not essential)

• Support trainees by providing on-the-job training and coaching

• Identify opportunities to deliver additional services to the clients and highlight these to the directors

• Assist with adhoc projects and assignments

Skills required:

• Excellent knowledge accounting standards, corporation tax, VAT, income tax and the impact on the clients’ overall affairs

• Good analytical skills and a proactive approach

• Ability to work to deadlines and manage yours (and colleagues) workflow

• Ability to see an accounts file through to director review

• A skills set allowing you to deal with client queries, communicate effectively and provide exceptional client service

• IT literate - familiarity with Sage, Xero and Iris is preferable

• Being a strong team player is essential

• Audit experience preferred but not essential

• Minimum of 3 years practice experience

• ACCA/ACA Qualified

Benefits for you:

Competitive salary

Hybrid role

Flexitime

Bonus

Death in Service

Medical cover