My client is looking to recruit a Senior Accountant for their practice in Rochdale.

Job description

They are now recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join their expanding practice. This role will cover a range of responsibilities in a variety of different areas of bookkeeping, accounts preparation and tax. The position is a full time role.

Your role will cover:

* Bookkeeping via a variety of digital systems.

* Preparation, calculation and submission of VAT returns to HMRC.

* Preparation of management accounts.

* Preparation, calculation and submission of Self-Assessment Returns to HMRC.

* Preparation of annual financial statements.

* Preparation, calculation and submission of Corporation Tax Returns to HMRC.

* Liaising with clients.

* Operating with a regular portfolio of clients.

* Supporting / supervising junior staff

Qualifications and skills:

* A good set of IT skills, with experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office products, accounts, tax and bookkeeping software, preferably with good experience of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and IRIS /Digita.

* Good communication skills, able to confidently liaise with clients by telephone, e-mail and face to face.

* Good organisational skills.

* Able to work as both individually and within a team.

* Preference will be given to candidates with experience within public practice.Preference will be given to candidates with chartered or equivalent qualifications.

Benefits:

* Company pension

* On-site parking

* Referral programme

Experience:

* accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Only relevant candidates will be contacted