Main Duties
* Leading and mentoring a team, managing their workflow, and supporting their development
* Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong, trusted relationships
* Reviewing and preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
* Preparing and reviewing tax computations and corporate/personal tax returns
* Overseeing VAT return preparation and submission
* Ensuring compliance with tax and accounting regulations, including filings to HMRC and Companies House
* Helping clients set up new businesses, from incorporation to registration with HMRC
* Providing proactive, value-added advice to help clients reduce tax liabilities and improve profitability
* Identifying opportunities to offer additional support and services to clients
* Assisting directors and partners with technical and specialist assignments
* Ensuring all work meets our internal standards, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements
We're looking for someone who's confident in managing client relationships and enjoys being a trusted advisor to growing businesses. Ideally, you'll have:
* Experience working in an accountancy practice at a manager level
* A solid background in preparing accounts and tax returns for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
* AAT and ACA / ACCA qualification (or qualified by experience)
* A proactive, positive, and supportive approach to team leadership
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to present information clearly and concisely
* A friendly, approachable nature and a commitment to delivering excellent client service
* Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint – and ideally, a familiarity with cloud accounting platforms