Accounts Senior

In a nutshellStep into a hands-on and varied accounting role that opens the door to a future brimming with exciting opportunities.As a Senior in our Business Advisory team, youll take ownership of preparing accounts, tax returns, VAT submissions, and delivering insightful financial information to a wide range of clients. This is a hands-on role that offers real variety, autonomy, and the chance to mentor junior team members while continuing to grow your own expertise.Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of our clients while building a rewarding career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.What you'll be doing day to dayPrepare financial information and year-end accounts for a wide range of clients, both businesses and individualsPrepare management accounts, forecasts and projectionsPrepare personal and company tax computations and VAT returnsProvide bookkeeping services, including the recording of income and expenditure, matching transactions to bank statements and summarising expenditure typesMonitor own performance on jobs against set budgetsGather information to analyse and report on income and expenditure to support decision making, planning and controlLiaise with clients and colleagues across different departments in order to influence and achieve an effective outcomeHighlight technical or client-specific issues and recommend possible solutionsSupervise, support and coach less experienced team membersAbout youAAT / ACCA / ACA qualified (or equivalent), or part-qualified with relevant experienceAccounting experience in a public practice environmentExperience in using automated accounting software and computer-based accounts and tax compilation programmes; plus proficient MS Excel, Word and Outlook skillsAbility to work independently and take responsibility for managing your own and other team member workloadsAbility to be calm and efficient under pressure, and respond to client enquires promptly, accurately and efficientlyConfident, professional and team orientatedWhy work at PKF Francis ClarkAs the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clark offers a wide range of opportunities to develop your career in the way thats right for you.Established in 1919, weve grown to nearly 1,000 people across offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. Our size means we can offer ambitious work with exciting clients and a friendly, supportive culture.We want you to belong, be yourself and do your best work as part of a forward-thinking team, with a flexible approach to hybrid working and a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development.For the past four years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UKs Best Workplaces, rising to 6th out of 100 large organisations.Were a top 10 Best Workplace for Women, as well as being ranked for Wellbeing, Development, and Consulting and Professional Services. These rankings are compiled by Great Place to Work, based on confidential, independent feedback from our people. In addition, were one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.Being a Certified B Corp means were held to high standards for environmental and social performance. Were independently assessed to ensure we support our people, act responsibly and make long-term decisions that balance people and planet.Were proudly independent, while collaborating internationally through the PKF Global family of firms. Together were the 13th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK, with connections to like-minded advisers in 150 countries.Your core benefitsFinancial wellbeingGroup personal pension to help you build your future savings through employer and employee contributionsGroup life assurance providing cover up to four times your basic annual salaryGroup income protection available after six months serviceHealth cash plan giving money back on everyday health costs, with free cover for up to four dependent children (up to age 24 in full-time education) and the option to add a partner or spouseMental wellbeingCounselling and emotional support for you and your immediate familyVirtual GP and second opinion services for you and your immediate familyAccess to trained Mental Health First Aiders for confidential, peer to peer supportPhysical wellbeingCycle to work scheme, with the option to purchase a bike and accessories up to £4,000*Discounted membership at gyms, pools and studios across the UKDigital health and wellbeing tools available through the employee health cash planSupport for colleagues experiencing menopause, as part of our Menopause Workplace Pledge, including webinars and a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel for ongoing supportAdditional benefitsFamily friendly benefits, including enhanced pay, family leave coaching sessions and a parent networkThe option to buy up to five extra days of holiday (pro rata for part-time colleagues) *One paid volunteering day each year to support local organisationsElectric vehicle lease scheme (grade and pay criteria apply) *Gifts to mark key career and family milestonesExpert led webinars on mental, physical and financial wellbeingFrancis Clark Charitable Foundation, offering support for current and former employees experiencing financial hardship* These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employees post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wageAdditional informationPlease be aware that the job title used internally may not align exactly with the title displayed in this advertTPBN1_UKTJ