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* Independant regional firm, passionate with clients and employees
* Expand your experience across a wide array of sectors and industries
About Our Client
Regional Accounting Firm in South Yorkshire
Overview: Established in the early 1990s by two founding partners, this progressive accounting firm has grown steadily over three decades by providing comprehensive professional services with a personal approach.
Professional Credentials
* Chartered Certified Accountants: Fellows of relevant professional accounting association
* Tax Specialists: Members of the national taxation institute
* Registered Auditors: Authorised to perform company audits and specialised reports
Client Service Approach
Each client is assigned a dedicated Partner who takes personal responsibility for all work. All Partners have professional qualifications with extensive experience in solving commercial and financial issues for individuals and businesses.
Technology Focus
The firm offers expertise across all major cloud accounting platforms, providing setup, training, and collaborative real-time support to help businesses work more efficiently.
Job Description
1. Managing a portfolio of clients with varying business sizes and sectors
2. Serving as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients
3. Building and maintaining strong client relationships
4. Preparing and reviewing annual accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
5. Handling complex accounting issues and ensuring compliance with accounting standards
6. Preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns
7. Reviewing VAT returns and other regulatory filings
8. Providing technical advice on accounting and tax matters
9. Delegating and reviewing work completed by more junior staff
10. Providing technical guidance and training to team members
11. Conducting performance reviews for direct reports
12. Managing client deadlines and workflow planning
13. Implementing and maintaining internal control procedures
14. Reviewing work to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
15. Demonstrating proficiency with cloud accounting platforms
16. Advising clients on appropriate accounting software solutions
17. Assisting with software implementation and training for clients
18. Supporting partners with proposals and pitches to prospective clients
19. Participating in networking events and business development activities
The Successful Applicant
* Fully qualified accountant or QBE with 10-15 years practice experience (must be AAT level 4)
* Strong background in preparing accounts and tax returns for SMEs
* Experience managing client relationships directly
* Proficient with cloud accounting platforms (particularly those the firm is accredited for)
* Strong technical accounting knowledge, especially UK GAAP
* Solid tax compliance knowledge (personal, corporate, and VAT)
* Experience supervising junior staff and reviewing their work
* Excellent communication skills for client interactions and team management
* Strong attention to detail while maintaining efficiency
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively
* Self-motivated with good initiative and problem-solving abilities
* Commercial awareness to identify client needs and opportunities
* Relationship-building skills to develop long-term client trust
* Mentoring capability to develop junior staff
What's on Offer
Good salary and benefits. Access to local and larger companies. Development opportunities. Part of a team that cares.
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