Senior Accountant

REED are working in partnership with a top 30 Accountancy Practice based in Christchurch to appoint a Senior Accountant to join the team. 

Senior Accountant (ACA / ACCA Qualified)

Full Time - Hybrid working, Flexible working 

Car Parking permit 

Salary - Dependant on experience - up to £45,000 per annum 

Key responsibilities of the Senior Accountant will include:

• Preparing accounts and related tax computations for limited companies, partnerships, sole-traders, LLPs and charities
• Working closely with clients, other members of the accounts team and other departments, including direct contact with the Partners, managers and clients in order to obtain the required information to prepare their accounts
• Delivering excellent client service
• Reviewing and managing accounts work
• Managing and prioritising internal workflow and assignments to deadlines
• Assisting with driving technological solutions in accounting throughout the office
• VAT returns
• Assisting with ad-hoc client support
• Supporting the growth of the Christchurch office

Requirement 

Our client is looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working within an accountancy practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• Previous experience of CCH, Xero, Quickbooks and Sage would be advantageous
• Great attention to detail along with strong organisational skills
• Pro-active and positive attitude, Xero certified

The Package:

• A generous remuneration package includes:
• Competitive market rate salary
• Pension scheme
• life assurance
• 23 days annual leave (exc BH) – increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days
• Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week
• Hybrid working between office and home
• opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• access to our corporate reward scheme
• employee Assistance Programme
• opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the Firm
• relaxed and friendly working environment