Permanent Semi Senior Accountant Role

Semi Senior Accountant Role

Fulham, London

Description

Sakura Business Solutions is a West London based accountants and business advisors, who work primarily with small and medium sized businesses across a variety of sectors.

We believe that we are different to more ‘traditional’ accountants through being much more commercial, practical and proactive with our Clients.

The culture of the business is based upon providing a much more commercial and business focused service to SME’s, being passionate about the positive impact that we can have on our Clients’ businesses and also more generally being communicative and responsive.

With extensive experience in building and managing effective finance teams within larger organisations, Sakura is an excellent environment for the training and development of ambitious and professional accountants.

The Role

SEMI SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE

The business is currently growing dynamically and our small professional team now requires the addition of a Semi Senior accountant role to support current and anticipated future growth.

• Responsible for both managing and developing the existing team

• Responsible for assisting with oversight of all Client compliance requirements and deadlines e.g. HMRC, Companies House etc

• Responsible for coordinating the preparation, and undertaking the initial review, of all Client statutory accounts in accordance with required deadlines. Developing a ‘best practice’ approach internally is also a key requirement.

• Assisting the principal with completing Client monthly management accounts to tight deadlines, where appropriate, and/or preparing Exec/Board packs for review

• Managing some non financial roles or responsibilities encompassing Data Protection and Health & Safety, as appropriate

• Assisting the principal with an ongoing Client care or improvement programme, with the ultimate aim of ‘never losing a Client’

• Leading an internal ‘best practice’ process mapping/documentation project

• Other ad hoc project issues as necessary

Candidate Requirements:

Key – Minimum of 2 years prior experience of working in a finance role or within an accountancy practice. Studying towards a career in accountancy, Professional and ‘can do’ attitude, Diligence, Accuracy and good attention to detail critical

Other – Knowledge of Accounts software an advantage (SAGE 50, Xero, Quickbooks). Good excel knowledge, Keen to develop relevant experience, skills and career in a supportive environment, Tax compliance background with a view to developing wider accountancy skills welcome

Remuneration package:

Salary – £22,000 to £25,000 per annum, dependent upon experience

Benefits – following 3 month Probation period includes Health Insurance, Life cover, Pension, Study leave and/or support (as appropriate)

Annual Leave – 25 days per annum

Unfortunately we will only be able to respond to candidates who we will be taking forward in the process