About this role
Due to extensive growth and multiple acquisitions, this Firm are looking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their experienced team of accountants within their North London office. They are a full-service accountancy practice providing services to businesses and individuals.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain records of our clients using accounting software packages including Xero and QuickBooksUse cloud accounting tools to process transactions, prepare and post journals, update all ledgers, perform bank reconciliations ready for the monthly reporting processLiaising with clients on ad-hoc queriesPreparing journal entries for all receipts, payments, and other financial transactions.Undertake financial close procedures for the month end, including inter-company balance reconciliationPreparing management accounts and month end reconciliations, including commentaryDrafting and finalising year end accounts for Limited and LLP's from start to finish under FRS 102, Section 1A and FRS 105, ready for client and management reviewHold client meetings advising them of potential Tax/Accounting implicationsPreparing of service charge accountsPreparing extended trial balances including the final year end trial balancePreparing cash flow statements.Preparing corporation tax computation calculations and basic tax planningDealing with the preparation and completion of VAT returns, including EC Sales and Intrastat returnsApply and understand the client to ensure transactions are recorded appropriately, under the correct accounting standard and highlight unusual transactions to senior members of the teamApply a basic knowledge of rules and regulations followed by UK SME's including tax requirements, company secretarial and a general commercial awarenessWork as part of a team to provide ad-hoc accounting assistance and ensure clients receive an excellent serviceSupport the Head of AccountancyTraining and mentoring junior members of staff Key Requirements:
Fully ACA/ACCA qualified OR QBE with at least 3-4 years post-qualification experience within practiceMust be highly organised, proactive and a self-starterAble to prioritise workload and be self-sufficientAbility to train and mentor junior members of staffXero certified user and familiar with IrisA team player, with active participation in the team, in addition to being able to work on their own as requiredPrevious experience holding client finalisation meetingsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsIntermediate MS Office, including Excel, Word What's on Offer?
A Competitive Salary & Additional Benefits