Senior Accountant

JOB TITLE: Senior Client Accountant ROLE TYPE: Full-time, Permanent LOCATION/HYBRID: Hertfordshire, Hybrid Working (3 days office, 2 days from home) HOURS/DAYS (per week): 5 days per week - 9am to 5.30pm (mon-fri) SALARY RANGE: Up to £36,000 per annum (depending on experience) NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS: 3 months' probation, notice period 1 month BENEFITS/BONUSES/HOLIDAYS: Discretionary bonus, private medical insurance and 20 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays. Study package to be agreed COMPANY CULTURE: A well-established boutique Accounting Practice with a loyal client base and long serving team members. This firm of Accountants are a very supportive team who work closely together to service their clients professionally and effectively. JOB ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to): - Preparation of accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships to a good standard and be able to review the work of others. - Preparation of VAT returns and some minimal bookkeeping. - Reviewing sole trade accounts, limited company accounts, VAT returns and management accounts - dealing with queries and presenting final figures to partner for review. - Sending final packs to clients to sign and filings at Companies House and HMRC. - Payroll processing knowledge would be an advantage. - Assisting the partner with ad hoc tasks which will enable the candidate to grow and learn. - A strong technical knowledge is needed in accounts preparation (basic tax compliance) and especially the interaction of dividends, directors accounts and P11Ds. Proficient use of Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems such as Xero. ANY SPECIFIC TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - Must be at least AAT qualified or studying for ACCA. - Must have Full UK Right to Work (no sponsorship). - Management of client portfolio experience would be an advantage. - Proficient using cloud-based software such as Xero, and Microsoft Office packages. TIME FRAMES: ASAP