Senior Accountant

We are recruiting for anAccounts Seniorto join our team inDerby, reporting directly to the Senior Managers.

As a growing region Haines Watts Derby are looking for highly skilled entrepreneurial individuals to join the team to assist us in achieving our strategic goal of being the number one advisor to owner managed businesses.

The role will involve working with our clients and providing support predominantly with year-end accounts preparation and management accounts along with the opportunity to work on other projects as and when they arise.

What you get back from us:

• Competitive salary
• Study support packages
• Excellent personal development programmes to support career growth opportunities
• Learn and be mentored by other accountancy professionals
• Structured development as well as on the job practical training
• Ability to progress all the way to the top
• Flexible benefits reward package including the below:

Bike to work, gym membership, private medical insurance, dental insurance, holiday buy scheme, restaurant cards, cashback and discounts

The Accounts Senior duties will include:

• Produce an accounts working file and draft accounts
• Clear arising queries with clients and produce a list of discussion points for the senior managers or partner
• Work within a budget agreed at the planning stage
• Produce draft tax computations and (for companies) a provision for inclusion in the accounts
• Inclusion of statutory disclosures in line with the company checklist
• Plan and control professional work for the firm's clients within the firm's standard procedures and identify basic planning opportunities
• Working knowledge of computer based programs
• Attend Haines Watts led training and seminars to further develop and maintain technical and personal development skills
• Attend training to further develop and maintain technical skills and if not yet attained to work towards a professional qualification
• Professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals

Your experience should include:

• Previous experience as an Accounts Senior within an accounting firm
• Knowledge of Iris and Xero
• High level skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience of using cloud based accountancy software

You will also have the following skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Proactive thinking and application skills
• Self-management skills

What you will need to be:

• Be authentic in every situation and like to be connected to your team, clients and local communities
• Like to listen and understand, to show up every day with passion and to stand up for things that matter to you
• Be driven to succeed, take initiative and want results

Qualifications:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or currently studying towards one of these qualifications

Haines Watts is committed to develop its people and will provide extensive training offering a full study package including qualification funding, study leave, college based tuition and a mentor who will support the Accounts Senior throughout to successfully complete their professional qualification.

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Location: Pride Park, GB

Posted Date: 11/14/2024