Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

Looking to join a thriving accountancy firm to support a varied portfolio of clients with a range of duties across all areas of audit and accounts? If so, this Senior Accountant job in Plympton could be for you.

This long-established firm in the South West is looking for a detail-orientated and highly organised professional, with good time management, supervisory and IT skills.

This opportunity will suit someone who is confident to manage their own workflow autonomously, and excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - will be essential. You will be able to build trusted and long-lasting relationships with clients, whilst always striving to deliver excellence.

You’ll be a source of support to the junior team and have a can-do attitude when it comes to supporting the leadership team of this independent firm.

It is an exciting opportunity with an enviable suite of benefits so upload your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion without delay if you think you might like to apply.

Job Purpose

• Review and preparation of accounts for a range of owner-managed businesses with turnovers to c. £70 million.
• Provision of tax, VAT and general bookkeeping services.
• Oversight of VAT and bookkeeping.
• Lead a portfolio of clients, from resource planning to WIP and budget management.
• Work closely with clients to build trusted relationships, being the go-to for support.
• Support the delivery of audits, from planning to completion
• Deliver a strong commercial awareness, reviewing opportunities for fee development.
• Confidently present work to senior managers, completing files to a high standard.
• Underpin audit and accounts matters with current legislation and compliance.
• Handle compliance queries from clients, acting as the main point of contact and delivering clear communications.
• Assist with pitching to new clients and attending networking opportunities, championing new business for the firm.
• Delegate work to, and mentor new trainees, supporting with their learning and development.
• Set an example for the team as a natural senior member of the team.

About The Firm

This Senior Accountant job is based within a leading accountancy firm in Plympton. The expert team supports an extensive client portfolio, always striving to deliver excellence.

As well as looking after their staff financially, this firm champions a culture that is fun and joyful and prides itself on its modern approach to being an employer of choice.

This Senior Accountant role would suit someone looking to further their career in tax advisory work and who would relish the opportunity to become part of a close-knit team offering first class tax services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

What’s On Offer

• £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent role.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working.
• Support for study and professional development.
• A fun and creative work environment.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified with demonstrable accountancy practice experience.
• Self-motivated and reliable who is eager to progress.
• Technically efficient in both audit and accounting.
• A drive to deliver technical knowledge as a point of call for the team.
• Previous practice experience, with a positive and constructive attitude.
• Confident in reviewing processes and improving systems to boost efficiency.
• Strong communication skills are essential, both verbal and written.
• Commercial awareness, with confidence to provide suggestions to leadership team.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Plympton and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.