Accounts Senior

On behalf of an expanding accountancy practice, we are recruiting for an Accounts Senior to join the Corporate Services Team at the firms Kettering office.
This firm has a large agricultural client base and whilst not essential, some experience within agricultural accounting would be highly beneficially.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to thrive and progress within a successful and expanding practice. This is a firm that focusses upon its employees through social events, and flexible, hybrid working patterns, striving to make time spent in the office rewarding and enjoyable.
As Accounts Senior, your responsibilities will include:
Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC
Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts
Working with Managers to develop knowledge of clients and their businesses so as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters
Assist the Partners and Managers with tax planning for existing and potential clients
Support of partners and managers with specific assignments- e.g. business planning, advisory and tax matters
Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to the attention of partners/ client as appropriate
Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
Support trainees by providing on the job coaching
Attend courses that are appropriate to job role
Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors
Book-keeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required
Prepare client tax returns, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines
Assisting clients with accounts software and other book-keeping queries as required
Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required
Assist the Partner and manager in taking responsibility for the proactive promotion of the Firm in conjunction with the marketing department

To be considered for this role, applicants will have the following skills, experience, and attributes:
Be ACA or ACCA qualified (an exceptional finalist may be considered) with at least two years experience within practice
Ability to prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT quickly and efficiently with a good knowledge of all taxes
Be IT literate, with knowledge of cloud accounting software including Xero
Have excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills
Be resilient, energetic, and analytical with an acute attention to detail
Highly organised and self-motivated

In addition to the above, you will live within commuting distance of Kettering and be willing to work outside normal hours as required.
Submit your CV for this Accounts Senior role
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.
Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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