Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior Derby Full time – Permanent Monday – Friday – 9.00am – 5.30pm Competitive Salary We are currently recruiting for a Accounts Senior to join our client in their Derby office. The role will involve working with clients and providing support predominantly with year-end accounts preparation and management accounts. There will also be opportunity on other projects as and when they arise. The Accounts Senior duties will be: * Produce an accounts working file, and draft accounts. * Clear arising queries with clients and produce a list of discussion points for the senior managers or partner. * Work within a budget agreed at the planning stage. * Produce draft tax computations and (for companies) a provision for inclusion in the accounts. * Inclusion of statutory disclosures in line with the company checklist. * Plan and control professional work for the firm's clients within the firm's standard procedures and identify basic planning opportunities. * Working knowledge of computer based programs. * Attend led training and seminars to further develop and maintain technical and personal development skills. * Attend training to further develop and maintain technical skills and if not yet attained to work towards a professional qualification. * Professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals. Your experience ideally will include: * Previous experience as an Accounts Senior within an accounting firm. * Knowledge of Iris and Xero preferred, but not essential. * Skills in Microsoft Excel and Word are essential. * Experience of using cloud based accountancy software * Either ACA or ACCA qualified, however part qualified could be considered * Practice experience essential You will have the following skills: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Good attention to detail * Strong interpersonal skills * Excellent Excel skills * Good organisation and time management skills * Proactive thinking and application skills * Self-management skills Benefits: * Life assurance * Company pension scheme * Gym membership * Critical illness insurance * Hybrid (3 office days) * Range of cash back and discounts with selected retailers By applying for this role you give permission for Purely Recruitment to submit your personal information contained within your CV or any other relevant information provided in order for the prospective employer to review your application for the specific role applied for. Purely recruitment will not submit or use your personal information for any other purposes other than for searching for alternative employment