Looking for a brighter future?
Are you searching for a role with an accountancy firm that is just the right size – not so big that they are out of touch with their staff but large enough to offer you training support and opportunities for career progression?
At Sunny Accountants we offer:
Great clients to work with
No two days are ever the same. The work is interesting, varied and because you’ll be encouraged to really get to know clients and develop a close working relationship with them, you’ll enjoy real job satisfaction.
A firm where what you do makes a difference
Unlike some accountants, the work you will do makes a real difference to the decisions that our clients make in running their businesses. You’ll be part of a team giving clients accounting and business information that is relevant and impactful.
The very latest technology at your fingertips
You’ll be working with the best systems available which makes the work easier. Our office systems are cloud-based and we use industry leading software to operate the practice. In addition, the majority of our clients use cloud accounting systems.
We use a range of systems including:
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- KashFlow
- FreeAgent
- Tide – online business banking
The opportunity to grow and develop your career with us
We’ll give you the confidence to do a great job. Everyone here has a career development programme and we’ll also give you the opportunity to develop your personal skills to help you make what you do even more enjoyable.
A great location to work
Based in Sutton in Ashfield in Nottinghamshire, we are close to the M1, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby but our out of city location provides for an easier commute and a better work life balance
Supportive
Unconditional promises
Nurturing
Nice
Young at heart
OUR VALUES
Benefits
Attractive remuneration package
Flexible working
Regular social events
Staff brainstorming and team building events
Apprenticeships
Paid training including study leave and exam fees
Massive opportunities for career progression
How we support our staff:
We recognise the time and commitment you’ve put in to achieve your professional qualifications and knowledge to date. We want you to be able to maintain your professional expertise, so we invest in your future in a number of ways to give you the confidence to deliver high quality services.
- An annual plan encompassing both your technical and your personal development
- We’ll keep you up to date both technically and with management skills, with in-house training and external training courses
- Unlimited access to training webinars, ongoing training with the accounting software you use and certification from QuickBooks & Xero.
- One to one training with senior team members on all aspects of your role and systems to support you in the work you will do
- Full study support for professional qualifications
- Monthly in-house training
- Buddy system for new joiners
- Professional development training either in-house or off-site
- Director mentoring – to help you reach your goals
- Support to develop your personal skill set to help you make what you do more enjoyable
- The opportunity to train to become a Chartered Accountant we are an Authorised Training Employer for the ICAEW.
Our vital statistics
our business growth year on year
Staff numbers and we are expanding
of staff have the option to work flexibly
of staff work part time
of our staff are female
of our staff are male
is the average age of our staff
Current vacancies
Sunny Accountants are a rapidly growing firm, over 700 clients and rising every week, and we urgently require a Client Manager to support existing management and allow the company to continue to grow whilst maintaining the excellent levels of service our clients expect.
Working hours are open to negotiation. The ability to remotely log on to our server already exists and working from home, or indeed your holiday home, can be considered.
We are currently exploring the feasibility of a 4 day working week. This is not working 4 long days or working the other day from home. This is a genuine opportunity to work 4 days instead of 5, for the same rate of pay!
The role can be uniquely tailored to match the strengths and aspirations of the successful candidate but we expect the role to include:
- Full responsibility for a portfolio of clients. This will involve advising the clients, either face to face or by phone or email, being their first point of contact and reviewing the work produced by our accounts team on said clients.
- Playing a prominent role in the training and development of our existing staff
- Meeting new clients, offering advice and taking the lead on the onboarding process
- Dealing with technical queries and one-off pieces of work
Accounts preparation, VAT Returns completion and other compliance work will be minimal. The person we are looking for will ideally wish to carry out sufficient compliance work to maintain their skills but will be more focused on driving the business forward and developing the accounts team.
Applicants MUST have recent practice experience of at least 3 years. ACCA / ACA preferred and ideally ATT and/or CTA.
Working hours are open to negotiation. The ability to remotely log on to our server already exists and working from home, or indeed your holiday home, can be considered.
We have high aspirations and we are currently:
- Investing a sizeable fee, on a retainer basis with a marketing firm that specialises in marketing for accountancy practices
- Exploring potential acquisitions
- Looking for premises in order to open a second office
Salary is negotiable, depending on experience and current skill set.
We encourage enquiries from any Accountants currently managing their own smaller client base who wish to merge those with our existing client bank. On the basis that a smaller piece of a larger pie is preferable, there may be mutual benefits in offering a stake in the equity of Sunny Accountants from the outset.
Working hours are open to negotiation. The ability to remotely log on to our server already exists and working from home, or indeed your holiday home, can be considered.
We are currently exploring the feasibility of a 4 day working week. This is not working 4 long days or working the other day from home. This is a genuine opportunity to work 4 days instead of 5, for the same rate of pay!
The role can be uniquely tailored to match the strengths and aspirations of the successful candidate but we expect the role to include:
- Preparation of annual accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Preparation of VAT returns
- Developing and maintaining an excellent working relationship with our clients
- Assisting with training our junior members of staff
Experience with QuickBooks Online and Xero would be a distinct advantage.
Requirements for the Accounts Semi Senior position:
- AAT / ACA / ACCA qualified or part qualified or QBE with minimum of 3 years practice experience in similar role
- Experience of preparing accounts independently to final stage
- Effective client inter-personal skills.
- Ability to manage own workload and possess a good working knowledge of accounting standards
Each of these role can be applied for by sending a CV and covering letter to karl@sunnyaccs.co.uk.
Recruitment FAQs
A: Yes we do – just email enquiries@sunnyaccs.co.uk for details on how to apply.
A: Yes we do. We offer a balanced mix of hands-on experience and training along with support with professional exams and tuition. You’ll also enjoy a high level of responsibility as we strive to help you reach your full potential.
A: Yes absolutely. We are always happy to hear from talented, like-minded people who share our values.
A: Yes – we keep your details on file for 6 months unless you request otherwise.
A: Normally, we ask for 2 A Levels, an AAT Level 3 or a degree.
A: Most definitely! It’s not essential that you are a brilliant mathematician. There are many personal attributes that are more important than maths.
A: Good interpersonal skills, an eye for detail and good analytical skills, not just numeric analytical skills. You should also have good English language skills, both written and verbal.
A: Our trainee recruitment is conducted by experienced team members
A: We’re a very friendly bunch and pride ourselves on our working environment.
A: In the first instance, get in touch with Karl Watts for an informal chat. Call 01623 559362 or email enquiries@sunnyaccs.co.uk