Accounts Senior, Rayleigh, Essex

Practice summary

An excellent opportunity to join an established accountancy practice based in Rayleigh Essex. Founded 20 years ago we provide a modern approach to the profession, boasting an extremely high staff retention rate with a vibrant and dynamic working environment. The successful candidate with be joining a well-respected firm with a strong, professional work force and a varied local and national client base.

The Practice offer a broad range of services including accountancy (year end and management), bookkeeping, VAT, CIS, payroll, tax and audit.

Position

The Practice are looking for an Accounts Senior to join our team and are offering an excellent salary a great opportunity for progression to assistant manager.

Assignments will vary from owner managed companies turning over £100k to groups turning over £10m

● You will be responsible for:
● Preparation of final accounts to manager review for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
● Assisting with audits (10% of role).
● Preparation of / overseeing management accounts, VAT returns & bookkeeping.
● Compilation of corporate and personal tax returns.
● Direct contact with clients.
● Assisting with software use / set up / trouble shooting at client’s premises
● Assisting management / directors in ad hoc projects.
● Training & reviewing the work of junior staff.
● Managing your own work load

Candidate

The role will ideally suit an accountant with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience (qualified or qualified by experience).

Strong computer skills required including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sage 50 and QuickBooks. Experience of IRIS software suite preferred.

Staff car park and use of pool car for visiting clients

For further information on this role, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers