Senior Accounts Specialist

3 weeks ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Shift F5 Full time
Position Overview

Senior Accounts Specialist

Full-time (35 hours over 5 days), Flexible working hours available

Are you a skilled Senior Accounts Specialist with a diverse practice background, seeking a rewarding career in a reputable regional firm?

We are on the lookout for a knowledgeable and motivated accounts specialist who is either ACA / ACCA certified with a minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience or part qualified with 5 to 6 years of relevant experience.

If you possess exceptional client service and communication abilities, enjoy a dynamic role, and wish to be part of a supportive and friendly practice, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Benefits of the Role:

  • Access to in-house and external training programs, including structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Optional health benefits
  • Technology scheme
  • Cycle-to-work initiative
  • Regular team-building and social events
  • Standard working hours are 9 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility to adjust to 8 AM to 4 PM or 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Time off in lieu for overtime, or paid overtime above certain discretionary limits

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the daily administration of client accounts, including but not limited to:
  • Preparation of self-employed and partnership accounts
  • Filing personal and partnership tax returns, including for high-net-worth clients
  • Preparation of statutory accounts (primarily FRS105 and FRS 102(1a), with some IFRS for UK subsidiaries of international groups)
  • Completion of corporate tax returns
  • Conduct quarterly VAT reviews and produce in-year management accounts
  • Engage in tax planning and business development related to the above tasks
  • Supervise junior staff and assist in their professional growth
  • Oversee client workflow and staff management systems to ensure timely completion of tasks
  • Report to the director group on administrative matters
  • Promote the practice and network with clients, prospects, and intermediaries
  • Collaborate with colleagues in our financial planning division to provide integrated wealth management advice
  • Utilize your initiative to address and resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

  • A minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience in practice, including the qualification period, ideally within a general practice setting.
  • Familiarity with Iris, Sage 50, Sage Online, QuickBooks Cloud, Xero, Dext, and Excel is advantageous, though training will be provided as needed.
  • Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge of current tax regulations.
  • Strong IT proficiency.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Confident demeanor, capable of engaging with a variety of clients and colleagues.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and perform under pressure.
  • Strong numerical skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • A collaborative team player.
  • Minimum GCSEs of grade C or above in Maths and English, with strong results at GCSE and A-level (a degree is not mandatory).
  • Valid driving license.
  • Willingness to work across multiple offices with a diverse client portfolio.

For more information about Shift F5 and the opportunities we have to offer, please explore our website.

Shift F5 Ltd operates as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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