Senior Accountant

Qualified (ACCA or ACA or CIMA) Senior Accountant opportunity working in St Albans Accountancy firm.

Your new company
Exciting opportunity to join this well established Partnership, formed over 20 years ago and their ethos is to build and maintain good working relationships with their clients. They have a strong team of well qualified staff, and understand the importance of keeping their skills current in the fast changing financial and taxation environment. Their client base covers a wide spectrum from individuals needing help with their personal tax affairs, through sole traders and small businesses up to limited companies requiring company accounts, corporation tax, company secretarial and other support services. By working with a strong network of banks, financial advisors and solicitors, they are able to provide a complete 'one stop shop' for all their clients business and personal financial requirements. As active members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA), their clients can be assured that they are receiving the very best and most up-to-date advice, backed up by high levels of professionalism.

Your new role
The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Partners, Accountants, Practice Manager and other team members to ensure the smooth running of the Practice. The postholder will take responsibility for the preparation and delivery of management accounts, statutory accounts, and corporation tax computations and for supporting other accounting services such as Payroll, VAT and income tax to a wide and varied range of clients. They will also work with clients and Partners on value added advisory work and act as lead for new projects as required.

What you'll need to succeed
Minimum 5 years accounting experience within a small/ medium size general practice. Professional qualification such as ACA / ACCA / CIMA. Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases. Expertise with a range of accounts software packages. Extensive knowledge of accounting standards. Excellent organisational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills. A car owner/driver would be an advantage

What you'll get in return
Lovely working environment. Free off site car park
. Supportive and stable team environment.

What you need to do now
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