Senior Accountant

Your new companyHays Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice in Teesside as they look to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant.This is an excellent opportunity for a practice professional who is looking to take on a broad and varied role, combining technical accounting responsibilities with client management, staff development and involvement in the continued growth of a successful business.Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding service to a diverse portfolio of clients while helping to support and develop junior members of the team.Your new roleAs a Senior Accountant, you will take responsibility for managing client relationships, reviewing work produced by junior colleagues and ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting and advisory services.Key duties will include:

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• Preparation and review of statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
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• Preparation of management accounts, VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
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• Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as a trusted point of contact.
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• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing coaching, guidance and support.
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• Supporting workflow management and helping to ensure client deadlines are met.
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• Assisting with client onboarding and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Supporting wider business development activities and contributing to future growth.
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What you'll need to succeedThe successful candidate will ideally have:

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• ACA, ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
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• A minimum of 3 years' experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
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• Strong technical accounting and tax compliance knowledge.
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• Previous experience reviewing work and mentoring more junior colleagues.
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• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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• Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or similar.
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What you'll get in returnWhat's in it for You?

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• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
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• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
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• Flexible working arrangements.
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• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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• Ongoing professional development and training support.
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• Free on-site parking.
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• Genuine opportunities for progression into a more senior leadership position.
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• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
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What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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