Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Bedford, UK (Hybrid working available)

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (25-37.5 hours per week, flexible working hours available)

Salary: £37.5k - £45k (depending on experience)

Are you a forward-thinking accountant looking to make a real impact?

Do you believe in the power of technology to transform businesses?

Our client is not your average accounting firm. They re on a mission to revolutionise how businesses understand and leverage their finances, and they re looking for a dynamic Senior Accountant to join their team.

If you're passionate about helping businesses thrive, tech-savvy, and ready to challenge the status quo in accounting, this could be your perfect next move.

About Our Client
Our client does accountancy differently. They re not just about crunching numbers they re passionate about helping businesses grow and thrive. Their approach is built on a few key principles:

• They re proactive advisors, offering guidance that aligns their clients' business goals with their personal aspirations.
• They embrace technology, constantly exploring new ways to improve both client and team experiences.
• They act as their clients' Finance Department, providing comprehensive support and guidance.

Their mission is simple: to be kind, and to empower their clients' success. They take pride in building strong relationships and offering the support businesses need to reach their full potential.

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant who shares these values and can help them continue building their forward-thinking, customer-service-focused practice.

What You ll Be Doing
As a Senior Accountant, you ll be responsible for a wide range of accounting duties, from day-to-day tasks to strategic advisory. Your role will be crucial in ensuring clients' financial compliance and success.

Key Responsibilities:
Statutory Accounting and Compliance

• Prepare and file year-end accounts and corporation tax returns
• Complete and submit VAT returns
• Handle self-assessment tax returns
• Ensure all statutory deadlines are met and clients remain compliant with regulatory requirements

Bookkeeping and Financial Management

• Oversee and, where necessary, perform bookkeeping tasks
• Prepare and review management accounts, providing clients with the financial data they need for informed decision-making
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes

Client Portfolio Management

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, primarily within the construction and service-based business sectors
• Build strong relationships with clients, becoming their go-to person for both day-to-day queries and long-term financial planning
• Provide proactive, strategic financial advice to help clients align their business goals with their personal aspirations

Technology and Innovation

• Advise clients on using cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks) and reporting tools like Fathom and Float
• Actively explore and implement tech-driven efficiencies
• Contribute to ongoing efforts to streamline processes using tools like Engager for practice management and FreshPay for payroll

Team Leadership and Development

• Oversee junior team members, providing mentorship and support to ensure they deliver high-quality client service
• Collaborate with the management team on internal improvements and business strategy
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and industry regulations
• Contribute ideas for improving services, processes, and client experience

What Our Client Offers:

• Flexible working hours, with options for part-time during school hours or compressed into 4 days per week
• Hybrid working work from home up to two days per week, with flexibility around school holidays
• A half-day Friday once a month if key performance indicators (KPIs) are met
• The opportunity to be part of a growing firm where you ll have a say in shaping the future of the business
• A supportive, friendly work environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged
• Future opportunities to develop your own client portfolio and take a leadership role as the business expands
• Regular team socials and a relaxed culture they believe in enjoying work, not just getting through it

Hours & Pay

• Flexible hours from 25 to 37.5 hours per week, with options to work around school hours or on a 4-day week
• Salary of £37.5k - £45k depending on experience

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.