Accounts Senior

Job Title: Accounts Senior
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,500 to £30,000 – Dependent on experience and qualifications
Puro Associates is excited to represent a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Senior to join a thriving team in Newton Abbot, Devon. This is an excellent chance for an experienced individual to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality tax, accountancy, and VAT services. If you have a strong background in accounts preparation and business taxation, this Accounts Senior role could be the next step in your career.
Role & Responsibilities:As an Accounts Senior, you will take responsibility for a wide range of duties, including:

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• Planning and preparing accounts for a variety of clients, including Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies, from client records for review by the manager or reporting partner.
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• Sending final accounts to clients and liaising with them to ensure their satisfaction.
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• Assisting junior staff with accounts completion and providing on-the-job training.
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• Setting and managing budgets for staff members.
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• Preparing and reviewing Tax Returns for clients, including income tax and corporation tax returns.
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• Calculating income tax and corporation tax liabilities, advising clients on how to manage their tax obligations.
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• Managing day-to-day correspondence and ensuring timely communication with clients.
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• Handling tax enquiry work as it arises.
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• Preparing management and financial accounts.
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• Coaching and developing junior team members, ensuring their professional growth.
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• Providing software training to clients to improve their accounting processes.
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• Ensuring daily timesheet completion and accurate record-keeping.
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• Maintaining continuous professional development and staying up to date with industry changes.
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As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of service for clients, while managing your own workload efficiently.
Required Experience:To be considered for the Accounts Senior role, you should have:

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• At least 1 year of recent post-qualification experience, or
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• 3 to 4 years of experience working in practice, with a solid understanding of accounts preparation, business and corporate tax, and ideally personal tax.
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• Experience gained within a fast-paced accountancy practice environment.
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Desired Skills:The ideal Accounts Senior will possess:

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• Strong knowledge of tax and accounting practices.
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• Excellent computer and spreadsheet skills.
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• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero, and accounts production software such as CCH.
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• The ability to supervise and support junior team members.
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• A proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
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• Strong client relationship-building skills.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and colleagues at various levels.
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• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively while exceeding client expectations.
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Qualifications:

• AAT qualified or equivalent.

Benefits:

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• 20-25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
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• 1 extra holiday day for Christmas.
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• An additional 0.5 days holiday after each year of service.
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• Flexi-time.
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• Medicash cash plan.
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• Online discount shopping portal.
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• Access to a 24-hour employee helpline.
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• 1 day working from home per week.
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• Payment for 1 professional subscription per year.
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• Fully funded training qualifications.
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• Training bonuses for AAT, ACA, and ACCA students.
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• Parking permit salary sacrifice.
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• Employee referral bonus of up to £1,500.
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• Dress-down Fridays.
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• Wellbeing team support.
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• Life assurance after 1 year for Senior Managers.
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If you are an experienced Accounts Senior looking for a new opportunity to enhance your career, Puro Associates is here to support you through every step of the recruitment process. Apply today for this exciting Accounts Senior position!