Accountant
£45,000 – £55,000
Uxbridge
Full Time, Permanent
Ref: 957182
Our client is looking to recruit a qualified Accountant to join the friendly team within this forward-thinking, independent accountancy practice at its Uxbridge office. Working on a mixed portfolio of clients, this role will incorporate a wide range of responsibilities across various sectors.
Within this role you will have the opportunity to expand upon your current experience and progress your career in this client facing role with a well-established, dynamic firm that continues to steadily grow.
Reporting to the Partners, the main functions of this Accountant role will include:
* Assisting with the management of a diverse portfolio of clients, being the first point of contact and responding to client enquiries in an accurate and timely manner
* Statutory accounts preparation for a range of SME, limited company, sole trader and larger businesses
* Management accounts and VAT which will include some complex management accounts work and VAT returns
* Potentially involvement with all aspects of tax, including personal and corporate tax compliance and advisory work
* Nurture junior team members and provide mentoring and guidance
* The management of both corporate clients and individuals to support partners
* Visit client sites if necessary
Given the nature of this firm, the successful candidate will make the portfolio their own and will essentially be a client manager for the personal portfolio of clients.
To be considered for this Accountant position applicants should have the following skills and experience:
* Be qualified ACA / ACCA – exceptional qualified by experience candidates may be considered
* Previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment is essential
* Good working knowledge of accounting standards, corporation tax, income tax, VAT
* Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite as well as familiarity with accountancy, taxation and practice management software
* Be effective in juggling priorities and managing workload
* Be a team player and able to work on your own initiative
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with the team and clients
In return for your skills and dedication, this dynamic firm will offer a competitive salary and benefits, depending upon experience, within a supportive and friendly working environment.