Accounts Senior

As an Accounts Senior at our Durham office you will manage a portfolio of clients alongside preparation of accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. You will have strong experience of working within practice and have exposure to the essential elements of client service and delivery. About Us We are the one of the fastest growing accountancy practices in the UK with over 3000 staff in over 90+ office locations. Baldwins is now part of the Cogital Group which has 4700 people Operating from 150 offices in 7 countries. We are committed to providing an outstanding service to our clients and their businesses and provide a diverse range of compliance and specialist services specifically designed to our client's individual needs. We work with all types of businesses from sole traders to large national corporations and everything in between. As a group we have grown significantly both organically and by acquisition and by using a consultative approach we can offer a wide range of Business solutions, across Accounting, Audit, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Restructuring & Insolvency. Requirements As an Accounts Senior at our Durham office, your main responsibilities will include: * Knowledge of group accounts desirable * Build and maintain strong relationships with new and established clients * Work and liaise with other members of the audit team and colleagues in other parts of the firm as necessary to provide high quality clients service * Coach and train junior staff * Ability to project manage to meet deadlines and budget constraints * Technically capably in audit and financial reporting * ACCA/ ACA or equivalent professional qualification or several years' experience * Broad range audit experience including planning, controlling and completing diverse range of assignments * Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels * A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships * A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions * Possession of strong team working skills As an Accounts Senior at our Durham office, your skills and qualifications will include: * ACCA/ ACA or equivalent professional qualification or several years' experience * Broad range audit experience including planning, controlling and completing diverse range of assignments * Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels * A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships * A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions * Possession of strong team working skills * Demonstrable ability to take responsibility and use initiative Benefits The Benefits: Our clients deserve the best, the same goes for our people. You will receive a competitive salary and the following benefits package: * 25 days holiday plus statutory * Full study support - We work closely with Kaplan to provide our students with full study support for their specialised qualification (e.g. AAT, ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA). * Employee benefits portal including offers on retail, health, well being, days out, restaurants etc. * 4 x Death in service * Employee referral scheme - We are constantly seeking talented and skilled individuals to join the Baldwins brand, if an employee successfully introduces a person to Baldwins you will receive a highly competitive bonus. * Employee assistance program - 24hr 365-day service to counselling and advisory service. * Eyecare vouchers Our Culture: Our Core Values & Behaviours underpin what Baldwins is all about. These are the foundations that we will continue to build and develop our business on as we move forward. Along with roles and responsibilities definitions, these Core Values & Behaviours are what we expect to be displayed by all staff and partners at all levels and at all times. Consistently demonstrating the Behaviours allows the group to grow and achieve our goals of Happy Staff, Happy Clients and Financial Strength.