Job title
Self employed or full time employee
About our client
We are assisting with the recruitment for a small, long established friendly accountancy practice serving a diverse SME client base. The ability to work in a small friendly team environment is essential.
Location
Woodside Park, North Finchley, London N12 Office-based (5 days/week) 8 hours per day/Flexible
The role
They are seeking an experienced, technically strong accounts person with a demonstratable knowledge and capability to be their Accounts Manager including doing all the necessary preparation work, working with a small team to assist. The person will manage a large portfolio of clients, prepare statutory accounts, review junior work and ensure compliance across the practice. This role is offered on a contract basis, or as an employee, depending on the candidate.
Key responsibilities
Prepare statutory annual accounts for limited companies (FRS 102/1A/ FRS105) and sole traders
Prepare Corporation Tax computations and CT600 submissions; prepare Self-Assessment returns (SA100/SA800)
Review and quality-assure accounts, working papers and tax computations prepared by junior staff; provide constructive feedback and mentoring
Manage full accounts production cycle and deadline allocation for a large client portfolio (~400 clients)
Review/prepare VAT returns and advise on VAT queries
Ensure compliance with Companies House, HMRC and AML policies
Use cloud accounting packages (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage) and practice software (IRIS, TaxCalc)
About you
ACA/ACCA qualified (or qualified by extensive UK practice experience)
Minimum 37 years experience within a UK accountancy practice, with strong accounts preparation and taxation experience for SMEs
Proven experience reviewing and mentoring junior staff
Confident user of practice systems (IRIS, TaxCalc); comfortable with cloud accounting
Excellent communicator, highly organised and high attention to detail.
What we offer
Competitive package. (negotiable by experience)
Supportive, collaborative team and opportunities for professional development
Diverse SME client work offering variety and challenge
Convenient North London location.
How to apply
Please send your CV, including a short summary of the typical client portfolio you manage, to the portal where you see this. If applying to work on a contract basis, please provide your proposed day rate. We will require evidence of right to work in the UK at an interview.
Equal opportunity
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.
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