Senior Accounts Bookkeeper

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday 9am to 5.pm (35 hours per week).  1 hour lunch.
• Full Time, Permanent – Part time may be considered.
• Based in Kettering.

Benefits:

• Salary based on candidate skills and qualifications.  Salary expectation to be included on your cover letter.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and shut down between Christmas and New Year.
• Free Parking.
• Pension scheme entitlement to comply with auto enrolment.
• CPD Training support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Limited Company statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Preparation of VAT returns and book keeping.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist in the planning, testing and completion of Audit assignments.
• Preparation of larger sole-trader and partnership accounts.
• Preparing Business Tax and Capital Allowance computations.
• Dealing with general client queries.
• Preparation of self-assessments including rental accounts and sole trade.

Skills:

• AAT qualified and/or ACA/ACCA part qualified or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice in the UK is essential ideally a minimum of 4 years.
• Knowledge of Sage/Xero and Quickbooks and IRIS will be an advantage.
• Team player with friendly, approachable and positive professional outlook.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and work to tight deadline.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to new advancement in technology.
• Would need to live within easy commuting distance of Kettering.
• Ideally hold a valid UK driving licence as occasional travel to client’s premises will be required.