Core Responsibilities
* Review and prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, adhering to relevant accounting standards.
* Review and prepare personal and business tax returns, including corporation tax and VAT, ensuring accurate calculation of tax liabilities and timely submissions.
* Prepare accounts and business tax returns for larger/higher complexity clients.
Client Responsibilities
* Attend client meetings.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, addressing queries and always corresponding in a professional manner.
Workflow Responsibilities
* Manage day‑to‑day workflow, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
* Delegate tasks effectively to the right team member.
Team Responsibilities
* Supervise the team, dealing with queries, providing technical and systems on‑the‑job training, offering mentoring and coaching, supporting development.
* Ensure the team produces work in a timely manner, monitoring daily workflow, ensuring work is completed on budget and prioritized.
* Attend appraisal meetings with staff and provide comments for the appraisal process.
Other Responsibilities
* Stay up to date with changes in accounting and tax regulations, ensuring firm’s practices remain compliant, sharing technical knowledge with the team.
* Identify and suggest enhancements to processes and systems, contributing to best practice solutions.
* Assist with development of systems.
The Individual
Ideally the candidate will have strong communication skills, be an excellent communicator with both clients and the team. The individual must have a high level of technical knowledge and experience, be able to work independently, proactive, and show a high level of initiative.
Other Requirements
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
* Strong technical expertise in UK accounting, tax, and VAT regulations, with experience managing complex issues and client matters.
* Proficiency in accounting software and tax preparation tools (IRIS and Xero preferred).
* Strong accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
* Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, emphasizing exceptional service delivery.
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to offices and clients.
Salary
£45,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience/qualifications).
Benefits
* Early finish on a Friday.
* 25 days holiday entitlement plus the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days annual leave each year.
* Group life assurance (x4 salary).
* Birthday day off (after 12 months service).
* Regular social events including Christmas and Summer party.
* Generous CPD/training allowances.
* Professional subscription funded.
Location and Travel
Based in Twyning office with occasional travel to Pershore, Ledbury and Cheltenham offices, as well as clients. Full‑time role; shorter hours may be considered.
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