Senior Accountant

Our client seeks a Senior Accountant to join their team. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for book-keeping for clients. Liaise with clients on any book-keeping issues. Prepare extended trial balances for clients, which includes reconciling all balance sheet accounts, posting year end accruals, prepayments and other adjustments. Prepare VAT returns for applicable clients. Prepare management accounts on a regular basis. Prepare draft financial statements for clients for review by the Manager and Partner(s). Process amendments to financial statements where necessary. Liaise with auditors where applicable. Process year end closing on Sage ready for following accounting period. Prepare payrolls for clients. Prepare IOM tax returns for individuals and companies. Prepare UK tax returns for individuals and companies. Develop good working relationships with relevant client personnel. Perform treasury function for certain clients, ensuring all receipts and payments are recorded and making on-line payment for salaries and tax/NI and other expenses, after ensuring authorisation is in place. Have a good understanding of UK GAAP, and if possible IFRS accounting frameworks. Be able to adapt to different accounting software. Manage deadlines and client expectations. Ad hoc accounts tasks as and when required. Key Skills & Experience: Have at least 4 years' experience in an accounting environment. Be ACA or ACCA qualified. Possess knowledge of Isle of Man taxation, UK taxation and HMRC procedures. Excellent time management skills. PC literate, particularly Word and Excel. Familiarity with Caseware is an advantage. Professional and positive approach. Strong in building relationships and be able to communicate at all levels.
If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16272