Accountant - Semi-senior


Overview


*£30-40k per annum - negotiable, dependent on experience
*Based in Liverpoool or Manchester
*Permanent, full-time role


My Client is recruiting for a part-qualified or qualified Semi-Senior to support the Audit and Accounts Managers and Supervisors at a progressive and friendly practice.


Our firm has expanded its office space to accommodate its growth and are seeking an early career part-qualified or qualified accountant (either ICAEW or ACCA), with good all-round accountancy skills to grow within the organisation and learn on the job.


Candidate Requirements:
*ACCA/ICAEW newly qualified or part qualified
*1 - 3 years’ in-practice experience
*Familiar with financial reporting standards
*Experience of statutory audit
*Some experience of statutory tax
*Management Accounting & VAT reporting experience
*Experience of Bookkeeping
The Ideal Candidate:
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Good attention to detail
*A strong interest in owner-managed businesses and general commercial awareness
*The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively
*Strong interpersonal skills
*Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
*Courteous and professional


The Workplace:
My Client is a well-established firm specialising within the owner-managed business area across the UK. Their approach to growing the team goes beyond looking at CVs and examination history. Personality,clarity and attention to detail and a good work ethic make for the right hire.


The Role:
As the Semi-Senior Accountant your day-to-day will include:
*Planning and delivery of both audit and accounts assignments
*Carrying out assignments in conjunction with the client manager’s or partners’ instructions.
*Supervising junior staff during the accounts processes and reviewing their work
*Delivering the working schedules to the assignment manager or partner in a timely manner
*Managing client communication in effective manner
Useful attributes (any of the following):
*As well as the usual experience and qualifications, you bring personality, enthusiasm, common-sense and a good work ethic.
*Proven experience of OMB/SME private company statutory accounts preparation
*Knowledge of and experience with current accounting standards and approaches
*Prior experience of statutory company accounts preparation under UK GAAP / FRS 102, and also friendly societies, charities and LLPs
*Knowledge of IFRS would be useful, but is not essential
*Experience of using accounting software such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks
*Some experience of accounting practice software such as IRIS would be useful but not essential
*Experience with working in teams on-site and in the office
*Experience of preparing budgets and monitoring actual time against budget