Senior - Strood

Key responsibilities

Work closely with Managers to assist in the delivery of accounting and business services work across their client portfolios.
Take responsibility for completing allocated client assignments accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.
Prepare and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
Maintain and review accurate bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software such as Xero.
Prepare management accounts and other financial information where required.
Handle day-to-day client queries confidently, providing clear, concise, and practical responses while referring more complex matters to the relevant Manager where appropriate.
Build strong working relationships with clients and provide a professional and responsive service.
Provide clients with practical support and guidance on accounting software, bookkeeping processes, and financial record keeping.
Assist clients with improving their accounting processes, systems, and procedures.
Support clients with the implementation and effective use of cloud accounting software and other relevant systems.
Keep Managers informed of assignment progress, potential issues, and any matters requiring further consideration or escalation.
Assist with the preparation of information required for tax compliance work, working closely with the firm's Tax team where appropriate.
Review work prepared by junior members of the team, providing constructive feedback and ensuring a high standard of technical accuracy.
Support and mentor junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping them develop their technical and professional skills.
Assist Managers in planning and coordinating assignments to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met.
Keep up to date with changes in accounting standards, technology, and relevant professional requirements.
Contribute to the firm's business growth by delivering excellent client service, identifying opportunities to add value, and supporting the firm's wider commercial objectives.

Benefits

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs