Accounts Senior
Oxford
Accounts Senior - Oxford Hybrid/Flexible working
Our client is a Top 50 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. They invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for their clients which exceeds expectation.
Their culture is very important to them and is based on their company values of expert, respectful , innovative and collaborative . They develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Their practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. They put their people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve their people experience. With respectful as one of their values, they are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.
They have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand their business. To support the organisation’s growth, they have created a new opportunity for an Accounts Senior to join their Oxford Accounts team. This is a permanent full time role with hybrid working and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle).
Key responsibilities
Building long lasting client relationships
Working on a variety of interesting and complex accounts assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with seniors, manager and partners when required
Using a variety of accounting software packages including CCH, Sage and Xero
Developing and applying your technical and commercial knowledge
Ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors
Preparing working papers, statutory accounts and management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations
Managing own workload in a timely and efficient manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations
Supervising, training and assisting more junior members of the team
Build productive relationships with team members and colleagues at the firm, adopting a collaborative working approach
What we can offer you
Exposure to a broad range of clients across many industry sectors
Hybrid and flexible working
A varied role in a talented and experienced team
Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead
Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills
Partner level mentor and a tailored career progression plan
Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, cycle to work, hybrid and flexible working.
Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. They also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year - a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing.
Comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed
What you will need to succeed
ACCA/ACA qualified or finalist
Minimum of 3 years UK practice experience
Experience of FRS1021A is essential
Experience of any of the following would be an advantage: SRAs
International accounts
Consolidated accounts
Charity accounts
University degree with a 2:1 or higher or 3 good A-Level results (or equivalent)
Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills
Fully fluent in English, verbal and written
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
A positive, confident and proactive attitude
Create a positive impression with clients and staff
Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output
Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
Enjoy developing junior staff