Somerset West: Senior Financial Accountant posted by The Talent Room

• To provide exemplary levels of professional accountancy skills to ensure the timely provision of high-quality accounting and reporting which support both external clients and internal personnel.  
• Assist the accounting function for a range of products including private client pension schemes, RATS, EBTs, Trusts and corporate pension schemes.
• Provide technical support for the Finance Team to help build greater expertise in accounts preparation and tax returns.
• Remain abreast of changes in tax and financial reporting legislation and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review statutory financial accounts and statements to the highest standard, in line with established best practice and which conform to all legal and professional requirements and 
• guidelines.
• Guide, support and train a team of Finance Officers in preparation the preparation of accounts.
• Encourage and drive the personal development of yourself and
• the team.
• Build excellent working relationships with clients and business
• partners.
• Complete any other duties as and when required to drive business success.  
• Adopt and reflect company values.

Requirements:

• A professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA (or equivalent). 
• A working knowledge of FRS 102. 
• Experience of Trust Accounting 
• A logical approach to assessing productivity and implementing solutions. 
• Experience of or an understanding of, HMRC tax reporting and annual filing would be beneficial. 
• Excellent organisational skills; prioritising, achieving deadlines and driving business efficiency. 
• Strong interpersonal skills; with a drive to support a successful team.

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.  

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