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Dartmouth Partners Ltd
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London, Greater London
Senior Accountant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £47,000 per annum |
Overview
Senior Accountant The Senior Accountant role sits within the Real Estate Services team in the Finance Department. This role is a new role that has been created to facilitate overwhelming company growth and offers someone straight from practice or with 1-2 years out of practice experience to join a fast-growing finance function. The role will cover many aspects of financial reporting and UK tax compliance for a range of complex real estate clients, which may include UK Companies, Trusts, SPVs, funds, unit trusts and other complex structures. The candidate must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals and experience either in the Real Estate industry or working with funds. The successful candidate will be professional, enthusiastic, personable and focused on delivering to a high standard at all times. Requirements: Qualified ACA/ACCA with 0-3 years PQE At least 3 years practical work experience Direct experience of producing financial statements for a variety of corporate entities within various jurisdictions Experience in producing: Financial statements to UK GAAP or IFRS, Monthly & quarterly management accounts, UK corporation tax returns (CT600), UK VAT returns Experience of developing and coaching others on a one to one basis A good detailed knowledge and understanding of local finance industry, legislation and regulatory requirements Detailed understanding and knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Working knowledge of Sage / Caseware / NavOne / Investran / Keytime (desirable) Key Responsibilities Supervise more junior members of staff Delegate tasks to more junior members of staff Coach more junior members of staff in relation to day to day activities Coach more junior members of staff Monitor the workflow of more junior staff Coach more junior staff in relation to time management and prioritising skills Prepare financial statements/management accounts for a wide range of client structures and differing complexity to UK GAAP or IFRS standards Compile a full file of working papers for all accounts prepared Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required Liaise with clients & intermediaries in respect of monthly & quarterly management accounts as required Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required Review annual and periodic accounts prepared by team Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required Prepare monthly & quarterly VAT returns where require Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within client, statutory or regulatory deadlines