Job description
Join one of the South West’s leading independent accountancy and business advisory firms, with 300 staff across Devon and Somerset! Investors in People for over 25 years in the top third of accredited firms in the accountancy and finance sector! #Applytoday and put your career in great hands!
Enable Futures are operating as an employment business on behalf of its client and recruiting for an Accounts Senior based in Bridgwater, Somerset. We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to work at their busy and friendly office on either a full or part time basis. Flexible and hybrid working will also be considered. Ideally you will be ACA/ ACCA qualified or part qualified. (AAT qualified or qualified by experience also considered). Practice-based work experience is essential.
The annual salary is from £28,000 - £35,000 PA DOE. The working hours: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week although part time hours/ days can be considered.
Outstanding Package:
- Competitive annual salary with regular reviews
- Death in Service 3 x annual salary
- Company life assurance scheme
- Flexible benefits including buy and sell holiday, cycle to work, payroll charity giving and private medical insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Holidays -20 days rising to 25 days after 3 years service + statutory holidays
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders up to the audit threshold
- Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns
- Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services
- Working as part of the digital services team supporting the delivery of app research and recommendation engagements based upon the Xero app ecosystem
- Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client’s behalf
- Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date
- Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns
- Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements
- General admin duties to provide support to the Partners, Directors, Managers and the office
Experience, attributes & skills sought:
- Outgoing, socially confident and emotionally controlled
- A positive attitude, friendly and personable
- Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly
- Adaptable, organised and conscientious
- Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Discreet, professional and team orientated in approach
- Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents
- Good working knowledge of general IT-Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Social Media
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
- Experience of working at an Accounts Senior or Semi-Senior level in an accountancy practice.
- Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
- ACA / ACCA qualified or part qualified (AAT qualified or qualified by experience also considered)
The closing date: 31st July 2023.
Interested, want to find out more? To Apply: Please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to our JOBS email. If you have the skills required Rebecca or Lucy will get in touch with more information and discuss this with you. Rebecca Griffiths is on LinkedIn she is our MD, send her a message to say hello :)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bridgwater: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Accounts Senior- Bridgwater