Accounts Senior - TPF Recruitment : Job Details

TPF Recruitment, Kent's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is seeking an Accounts Senior to join a thriving firm of chartered accountants in Rochester, Kent. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with a background in accountancy practice to become part of their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including not-for-profit organisations such as charities and membership bodies, as well as some corporate clients.

The successful candidate will manage a full range of accounting tasks for sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships, covering accounts preparation, management accounts, tax, bookkeeping, and VAT.

• Preparing management accounts to a year-end standard, including lead schedule reconciliations and wage journals
• Collaborating with clients' teams on ad-hoc requests and preparing budgets
• Completing quarterly VAT returns for clients
• Monitoring and summarising monthly cash flow
• Producing monthly reports, including detailed profit & loss statements, departmental analysis, variances, balance sheets, and updating forecasts, with a focus on transitioning from Excel reports to Power BI
• Reviewing and coordinating budgets with all budget holders
• Preparing and submitting returns to the Charity Commission
• Conducting monthly meetings (in-person or virtual) to review management accounts and financial matters with national heads and the COO
• Attending Finance Committee and Audit & Risk meetings throughout the year
• Presenting financial updates at four annual Board meetings, including time for preparation.

• ACA/ ACA qualified, or qualified by experience
• You will have substantial experience within practice, preparing accounts, management accounts, tax and other responsibilities for a mixed client base of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

• £35,000-£45,000 dependent on experience and background
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance at 4x salary
• Hybrid working available after probation
• Generous long service awards
• Additional holiday entitlement after 5 years, increasing by one day for each additional year of service (up to 5 extra days)
• Quarterly social events and functions
• Car parking permit
• Access to our employee benefits portal, offering cashback and vouchers for everyday purchases
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and wellbeing
• Employee referral bonus – help us grow by recommending talented individuals
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, supporting both your professional qualifications and personal aspirations
• Please contact Tristan Finch for more information