Senior Accountant - ABAS

Full Time, Permament

Competitive

York

About us

Fortus is a fast-growing firm of accountants and business advisors based in Yorkshire, working with ambitious businesses that want more than just the numbers. We combine high-quality financial expertise with practical, forward-thinking advice to help our clients make better decisions and achieve their wider business goals.

As we continue to grow, so does our team. Supporting more business owners across Yorkshire is a collective effort, and collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. Our people are curious, energetic and solution-focused - going beyond day-to-day delivery to make a real difference for our clients.

This is The Fortus Way: being genuinely client-obsessed, straightforward and open, always looking for smarter ways to do things, and bringing energy, enthusiasm and resilience to everything we do - while having fun along the way.

About the role

The successful candidate will join Fortus to work across a diverse and varied portfolio of clients, supporting managers with a wide range of in year and year end accountancy and taxation services, offering exposure to meaningful, hands-on work from day one.

At its core, the Senior Accountant role is about being a valued member of our collaborative Accounts & Business Advisory Services team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality compliance services and building trusted relationships with our clients.

What you'll be doing

Be the initial point of contact for a small portfolio of clients throughout the year; managing timetables, expectations, anticipating costs, raising fee invoices and agree action dates for cash collection.
Review draft accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies (including those under FRS102, 1A and 105).
Preparation of larger more complex accounts for partnerships, limited companies, groups (including those under FRS102 and 1A).
Preparation of more complex or short deadline management accounts.
Review of simple VAT Returns and relevant checklists.
Complex, larger VAT Return preparation including relevant checklists.
Promoting the use of cloud technology within the client base.
Work with the manager to plan work and deliver to deadlines and provides updates on progress to both the manager and client.
Identify opportunities to improve client service, add value and cross service and brings to the attention of the manager.
Advise clients on emerging risks, relevant regulatory changes and best practice.
Work with increasing autonomy to deliver more complex tasks.
Understand key legislation and accounting standards relevant to their role and applies technical knowledge to deliver high quality work.
Undertake basic technical research for non-routine transactions. Identifies the technical issues and agrees application with the manager.

About you

ACCA, ACA or ICAS qualified
Minimum 3 years’ experience within Practice
Experience using key accounting software packages such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, along with a good working knowledge of Excel
A solid understanding of UK GAAP and Companies Law
Knowledge of current accounting and tax compliance standards, including FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues and clients
Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
Awareness of recent developments in accounting and tax compliance

How we work

Location: Based in our York office, with occasional travel to Fortus or venue locations when needed, and so a full driver's license and access to a vehicle would be highly valuable.
Agile working: We operate a hybrid approach, balancing time at home with time in the office to suit the role and team.
Hours: This is a full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week), with flexibility where needed to support the business.

What's on offer

Competitive salary
26 days holiday
Your birthday off
Flexible bank holidays
Agile working
Medicash health plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance
Pension scheme
Salary sacrifice benefits
Regular social events
Friendly and inclusive working environment

Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Fortus here.

At Fortus, we’re building teams made up of different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking - because we know that diversity makes us stronger and helps us do our best work. We want you to feel comfortable being yourself here, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you during the application process.

And if you don’t tick every single box in the job description, don’t let that put you off. If the role excites you and you feel you could add value to our team, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Think this sounds like your next move? Click “Apply Now” below and send us your CV and covering letter.

If you would like any further information about the role, please feel free to contact us at recruitment@fortus.co.uk, and a member of the People Team will be happy to help.