Senior Accountant

Are you the standout Senior Accountant we’re looking for?

If you’re a confident accounting professional, motivated and friendly, keen to work as part of a national group of accountancy firms committed to delivering first-class levels of service on a hybrid and flexible basis, this Senior Accountant job in Scunthorpe might be for you.

An independent firm with a diverse range of clients, this employer is seeking an energetic team player who can autonomously lead the provision of payroll services for their own portfolio.

You’ll be ACCA or ACA qualified or QBE and a natural leader, able to inspire and motivate a team as well as overseeing workflow, resourcing and ensuring all deadlines are met.

If this role sounds like something you’d like to know more about, reach out to our team without delay as we’re anticipating a high level of interest.

• Plan, prepare, and review accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited companies.
• Liaise directly with clients, sending final accounts, proactively handing queries, and building trusted relationships.
• Forecast and manage budgets, oversee workflow, and mentor junior staff with training and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax computations, including tax returns, tax liabilities, and providing trusted advisory.
• Work closely with senior team members, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are being met.
• Promote and strive for customer service excellence and set an example to junior staff as a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant.

This firm of accountants in Scunthorpe is part of a national group and as such, offers a supportive and inclusive place of employment. Committed to the professional development of their staff, you can be certain that you’ll enjoy study support and mentorship and the opportunity to really thrive and progress in your career.

• £35,000 to £40,000 pa
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Permanent, full-time role
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive company culture
• Inclusive company values

• ACCA or ACA qualified or QBE with preferably a minimum of two years’ post qualification experience.
• A proven track record of working with clients within practice.
• Working knowledge of accounting software, including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero.
• Experience using software for accounts production, such as CCH.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a team’s workflow.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Confidently mentor junior team members, in a positive and constructive manner

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 Scunthorpe and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.?