Senior/Semi Senior Accountant - Southampton East
- Recruiter
- Hays Accountancy and Finance
- Location
- England, Hampshire, Southampton
- Salary
- £22000.00 - £36000.00 per annum + + Benefits + Free Parking
- Posted
- 02 Mar 2023
- Closes
- 30 Mar 2023
- Ref
- 4325921
- Contact
- Debbie Stent
- Job Title
- Assistant Accountant
- Category
- Accountancy Practice
- Experience Levels
- Part Qualified
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Experienced practice accounts senior or semi senior accountancy for growing accountancy firm in Southampton
You will be working for a friendly and rapidly growing small firm of accountants offering a wide range of accounting services to an extensive range of clients in different industries. The firm boasts a fantastic working environment with a strong team ethic and superb atmosphere.
As a Senior/Semi Senior with the firm your responsibilities will include some or all of the following, dependent on your experience:
- Preparation of year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships with supporting schedules and reconciliations.- Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts with supporting schedules and reconciliations.
- Preparation of self-assessment personal tax returns.
- Preparation of corporation tax computations/CT600.
- Bookkeeping and client bookkeeping support.
- Completion of VAT returns.
- Offering support in Payroll and CIS returns where required.
- Communicating directly with HMRC to resolve issues.
- Supporting clients with tax/accounting queries and software issues.
- Assisting and supporting colleagues where possible.
- Reviewing work prepared by other team members.
The ideal candidate would be an ambitious and driven individual who is looking to further their career within accountancy and leading on to managing their own portfolio of clients as they progress in their role. You will need to have strong experience working within an accountancy practice in a similar role (ideally 3 years) with strong organisation and communication skills and a good knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, Free Agent etc.
In return you will receive a competitive salary commensurate with your experience, pension and free parking. If you are studying for a professional accountancy qualification support for your studies will be offered depending on your needs.