Senior Pratice Accountant

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Practice Accountant to join a friendly and relaxed independent accountancy practice based in Gillingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant to manage a varied portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, SMEs and medium sized limited companies.

The position will primarily focus on preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, alongside management accounts and the associated personal and corporate tax work. You will also work closely with clients, support junior members of the team and assist the directors with technical queries and ad hoc assignments.

The firm offers a welcoming, down to earth working environment and can provide plenty of autonomy for an experienced accountant who is comfortable managing their own workload and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  
• Preparing management accounts and providing meaningful analysis to clients
  
• Preparing or reviewing the personal and corporate tax work arising from the accounts
  
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and provide advice
  
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
  
• Supporting, training and mentoring junior staff
  
• Assisting with workflow management and ensuring deadlines are met
  
• Supporting the directors with technical queries and ad hoc projects
  
• Identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and add value for clients
  

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA part qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience
  
• At least seven years of experience within an accountancy practice
  
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts
  
• Good knowledge of the personal and corporate tax implications arising from accounts
  
• Sound knowledge of UK accounting standards and regulations
  
• Experience using accountancy software
  
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
  
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
  
• Previous audit experience would be advantageous but is not essential
  

Benefits

• £40,000- £50,000 depending on experience
  
• Full time or part time
  
• 28 days annual leave 
• Parking
  
• Pension
  
• Private Medical Insurance
  
• Please contact Tristan Finch at TPF Recruitment For more information
  
• tristan@tpfrecruitment.com
  
• 01227 533 007