Senior Accountant

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional with over four years of hands-on experience in managing and completing accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing and reviewing VAT returns, tax returns, and payroll compliance, alongside a solid understanding of technical accounting and regulatory requirements. This role demands excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently within set deadlines. The successful applicant will work closely with internal teams, including Practice Managers and Portfolio Managers, to ensure timely and accurate delivery of accounting services while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage assigned accounting jobs from initiation through to completion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Prepare, review, and finalize accounts, VAT returns, tax returns, payroll compliance, and related assignments within agreed timelines.
- Monitor job progress and proactively address any potential delays or issues.
- Communicate regularly with Practice Managers regarding workload, capacity, job status, and completion dates.
- Provide consistent and accurate progress updates to Portfolio Managers.
- Escalate missing information, technical challenges, or delays that could affect delivery schedules.
- Maintain clear, organized working papers and supporting documentation for all assignments.
- Ensure chargeable work is completed promptly to support timely invoicing and cash flow management.
- Monitor and minimize aged Work-in-Progress (WIP) to optimize billing cycles.
- Prioritize assignments based on workflow priorities set by the Practice Manager.
- Identify and escalate delays impacting billing or cash flow.
- Submit completed assignments for review and billing without unnecessary delays.
- Collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers to understand job requirements, priorities, and delivery expectations.
- Provide technical information and status updates to support effective client communication.
- Respond promptly to technical queries and information requests from Portfolio Managers.
- Offer timely and accurate technical support to Portfolio Managers.
- Work collaboratively with Junior Accountants, Trainee Accountants, and other team members to ensure efficient job completion.
- Support the Practice Manager in achieving operational and service delivery goals.
- Deliver assigned work accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.
- Maintain required technical quality and compliance standards.
- Manage workload effectively to minimize aged WIP and support timely billing.
- Contribute to the firm’s cash flow through prompt completion of chargeable work.
- Meet agreed compliance, quality, productivity, utilization, and delivery targets.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounting with extensive exposure to the preparation and completion of accounts.
- Proven experience in preparing and reviewing VAT returns, tax returns, and related compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of payroll compliance and associated accounting processes.
- Solid technical accounting and compliance knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounting assignments within agreed deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed.
- Ability to identify and escalate technical issues, missing information, and potential delays proactively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Experience working effectively in an offshore technical environment.
- Good understanding of Work-in-Progress (WIP), billing, utilization, and cash flow considerations.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with Practice Managers, Portfolio Managers, and accounting team members.
- Commitment to meeting compliance, quality, productivity, and delivery targets.

No preferred qualifications or benefits were specified for this role.