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Business Services Senior
Ref: CWK836
Salary: £34,000 - £44,000 (DOE)
Carlisle
We are pleased to be working with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Carlisle to find a talented and motivated Business Services Senior for a role that offers a varied and interesting client base, a supportive and experienced team, and a firm that takes the development and progression of its people seriously, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.

Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong presence across the North West and Scottish Borders accountancy market, and the team brings genuine sector knowledge and a personal approach to every search it undertakes in the region. Candidates who work with Crowe Watson value the straightforwardness of the advice they receive and the care taken to ensure that any opportunity presented is the right fit for their skills and longer term career ambitions.

As Business Services Senior, you will take real ownership of accounts assignments across a varied portfolio of clients, developing your technical ability and client-facing skills within a team that is experienced and invested in the people around it. Carlisle has a well-established and diverse local business community, and the firm’s client base reflects the character and variety of the area it serves, providing an engaging and rewarding environment for any ambitious accountancy professional looking to build a long-term career in a well-regarded local practice. For someone who values a varied workload, a friendly team culture, and a firm that will actively support their progression to assistant manager level, this is a role worth considering. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Assisting managers and partners on more complex assignments and technical matters
Acting as a reliable point of contact for clients, handling queries in a professional and confident manner
Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns as required
Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team, contributing to their development
Managing your own workload effectively and ensuring deadlines are consistently met

Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with a solid background in accounts preparation
At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience preparing accounts for a range of client types to a high standard
Good working knowledge of accountancy software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional client-facing manner
Well organised with a proactive attitude and a genuine ambition to progress within practice