We are seeking a skilled person to join our client’s friendly team as a practice accountant, completing year-end and management accounts along with associated tax returns. The successful candidate will play a primary role in supporting the team and a wide range of clients.
The role will include
* Preparation of accounts (Ltd Co, LLP, sole trade, partnership)
* Preparation of Company tax returns
* Company Secretarial work as and when required
* Preparation of personal and partnership tax returns as required
* Assistance with VAT, payroll, CIS and bookkeeping as required
* Preparation of management accounts
* Liaising with clients, other members of the accounts team, book keepers and payroller in order to obtain the required information to prepare client accounts
* Assisting junior staff with their training and development as and when required
* Completion of own timesheet on a daily basis
* Recording all relevant conversations and points forward via the practice software
* Completion of one-off tasks as directed
* To keep abreast of any changes in the software systems used
* To follow the policies and procedures of the Practice
* Organisation and planning of own workload and prioritising to meet deadlines
* Ad hoc client support
Key responsibilities
* Produce a high standard of work within strict deadlines
* Report to Managers on a regular basis with respect to workload
* Identify own training and development needs
* Ensure compliance with deadlines
Key attributes required
* Ability to undertake personal and corporate tax work
* An understanding of payroll processing
* Good IT skills and knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook as well as book keeping and accounts preparation software
* Proactive with a positive attitude and logical approach to tasks with the ability to understand wider implications
* Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Team player willing to offer assistance and guidance to junior staff
* Practice experience essential
* Qualified ACCA or equivalent
This role is 20 - 25 hours per week, based in the office and over 3 - 4 days