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Senior Accountant (Audit & Accounts)

About the Role

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge? We are working with a Luton based Accountancy Practice who are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team.

The role covers all aspects of financial reporting, auditing, and tax compliance.

The practice has a collaborative working environment and offers an enviable benefits package which includes hybrid working and paid overtime.

Salary: £ £44,000 - £47,500 dependent on experience

Location: Luton

Hybrid working arrangement

Benefits package includes:

• Flexible working, along with hybrid arrangements for qualified staff members
• Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus statutory bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• A group income protection insurance scheme
• Life assurance at four times basic annual salary
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for challenging situations whether they be personal or work related
• Full study support for professional qualifications where relevant
• Professional subscriptions fees paid

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review management accounts

Handle complex assignments and oversee junior staff’s work
Finalize accounts and ensure they meet required standards

Plan and conduct audits
Act as the senior representative on-site, managing client relationships professionally
Review and finalize audit files for manager review

Prepare complex business tax computations, including corporation tax and complete personal tax returns
Provide feedback and mentor junior staff
Conduct appraisals and support professional development

Experience & Skills required:
Qualified ACA Accountant
Strong experience in financial reporting, auditing and tax compliance
Experience overseeing and mentoring junior staff

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word)
Knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks (Desirable)