Senior Accountant
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | slough |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | PKPI Chartered accountants |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
UK Accounting Job Description
We are seeking experienced accounting professionals with a focus on UK-based bookkeeping and financial management. This role involves comprehensive accounting tasks, leveraging expertise in UK financial regulations, and collaborating closely with clients. Below are the key responsibilities and qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping & Financial Management: Manage and maintain accurate books of accounts using leading UK accounting software, including Xero, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
Team Leadership: Supervise and guide a team of 4+ members, effectively managing workload distribution and fostering team efficiency.
UK & Ireland Accounting Expertise: Over 3 years of experience handling accounting tasks for UK and Ireland clients, with a focus on compliance and best practices.
Financial Compliance: Conduct detailed reviews of bookkeeping records to guarantee accuracy and adherence to UK financial standards.
Monthly & Quarterly Closures: Oversee monthly and quarterly financial closing activities, including the reconciliation of bank statements and general ledgers.
Financial Reporting: Prepare balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and other financial reports as required, in accordance with client needs.
Regulatory Financial Statements: Compile financials in line with FRS 102 and FRS 105 standards, using Xero and based on thresholds set by HMRC.
Year-End Adjustments: Manage year-end adjustments, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations for precise financial reporting.
Management Reports: Generate detailed management reports, including variance analysis and financial forecasting.
Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to resolve discrepancies, provide insights, and offer tailored financial solutions.
Tax Compliance: Expertise in UK corporation tax calculations, VAT return preparation, and filing according to HMRC requirements.
Filing & Submissions: Ensure compliance with HMRC online filing standards and Companies House submissions.
Skills & Qualifications:
Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Xero and other UK-specific accounting and tax software.
Microsoft Office: Skilled in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools for reporting and analysis.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve client queries effectively.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to clients.
Professional Attributes: Highly motivated, proactive, innovative, and eager to learn new skills and approaches.
Adaptability: Open to learning and embracing new financial tools and methodologies to improve work efficiency.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for accuracy and a collaborative mindset, who is committed to staying up-to-date with UK accounting standards and practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Life insurance
Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Minimum 5 years of experience with Xero
Over 3 years of experience handling accounting tasks for UK and Ireland clients
Advanced knowledge of Xero and other UK-specific accounting and tax software
Skilled in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools for reporting and analysis
5+ years of experience in accounting
ACCA Practice licence
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to clients
Highly motivated, proactive, innovative, and eager to learn new skills and approaches
Open to learning and embracing new financial tools and methodologies to improve work efficiency
We are seeking experienced accounting professionals with a focus on UK-based bookkeeping and financial management. This role involves comprehensive accounting tasks, leveraging expertise in UK financial regulations, and collaborating closely with clients. Below are the key responsibilities and qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping & Financial Management: Manage and maintain accurate books of accounts using leading UK accounting software, including Xero, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
Team Leadership: Supervise and guide a team of 4+ members, effectively managing workload distribution and fostering team efficiency.
UK & Ireland Accounting Expertise: Over 3 years of experience handling accounting tasks for UK and Ireland clients, with a focus on compliance and best practices.
Financial Compliance: Conduct detailed reviews of bookkeeping records to guarantee accuracy and adherence to UK financial standards.
Monthly & Quarterly Closures: Oversee monthly and quarterly financial closing activities, including the reconciliation of bank statements and general ledgers.
Financial Reporting: Prepare balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and other financial reports as required, in accordance with client needs.
Regulatory Financial Statements: Compile financials in line with FRS 102 and FRS 105 standards, using Xero and based on thresholds set by HMRC.
Year-End Adjustments: Manage year-end adjustments, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations for precise financial reporting.
Management Reports: Generate detailed management reports, including variance analysis and financial forecasting.
Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to resolve discrepancies, provide insights, and offer tailored financial solutions.
Tax Compliance: Expertise in UK corporation tax calculations, VAT return preparation, and filing according to HMRC requirements.
Filing & Submissions: Ensure compliance with HMRC online filing standards and Companies House submissions.
Skills & Qualifications:
Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Xero and other UK-specific accounting and tax software.
Microsoft Office: Skilled in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools for reporting and analysis.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve client queries effectively.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to clients.
Professional Attributes: Highly motivated, proactive, innovative, and eager to learn new skills and approaches.
Adaptability: Open to learning and embracing new financial tools and methodologies to improve work efficiency.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for accuracy and a collaborative mindset, who is committed to staying up-to-date with UK accounting standards and practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Life insurance
Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Minimum 5 years of experience with Xero
Over 3 years of experience handling accounting tasks for UK and Ireland clients
Advanced knowledge of Xero and other UK-specific accounting and tax software
Skilled in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools for reporting and analysis
5+ years of experience in accounting
ACCA Practice licence
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to clients
Highly motivated, proactive, innovative, and eager to learn new skills and approaches
Open to learning and embracing new financial tools and methodologies to improve work efficiency