This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading firm of Accountants based in Norwich, who have experienced substantial growth since opening in 2019. The role of Practice Accountant offers a clear and swift path for progression and will suit an ambitious practice trained Accountant looking to carve out a successful career.
A key role within the firm, you will work alongside the principal. and closely with your clients and be taking a leading role in the preparation of accounts and tax work. You will be working in a unique shop fronted office environment which enables a great opportunity to get to know your clients face to face in a relaxed setting.
Responsibilities include:
* Preparing year-end accounts for a variety of clients including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships
* Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals and partnerships.
* Managing your own portfolio of clients
* VAT returns preparation and knowledge of MTD required
* Ensuring year-end company accounts and corporation tax returns are submitted in accordance with Companies House and HMRC deadlines respectively
* Dealing with client queries via phone, email and in person
* Provision of client-focused support including client meetings
* Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing between clients/visitors/enquirers and staff and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions
* Help to onboard new clients by preparing relevant forms
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public
The successful candidate:
* Fully or part-qualified with appropriate technical qualification and with at least 3 years' experience in practice OR Qualified By Experience (QBE) with at least 5 years' experience in practice and working to a high level.
* You must have good people skills, be highly organised and be able to work unsupervised to strict deadlines.
* Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
* Strong knowledge of accounts, VAT and tax, particularly for small businesses and individuals.
* Able to use computerised accounting systems and IT. Ideally, but not essential, TaxCalc, Practice Ignition,Xero, QBO, and Microsoft Office.
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