We are recruiting for an Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice in Camberley that provides advice and accounting solutions to help entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses. The firm is open to candidates at various experience levels, hence the wide salary range advertised, and welcomes applications from Semi-Senior to Senior level.
The role is office-based, supporting a manager in providing a varied portfolio of clients with services including statutory accounts, audit, accounting and VAT advice, and self-assessment corporate and personal tax returns.
Accountant Responsibilities
* Preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, payroll, corporation tax, personal tax returns, and some audit work.
* Ensuring year-end files are complete with backup schedules supporting balance sheet figures.
* Handling client enquiries daily and informing the manager to keep them fully updated.
* Maintaining consistent quality across all work.
* Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
* Supervising, managing, motivating, and training junior staff.
* Updating existing systems and developing new ones as appropriate.
* Ensuring budgets are met.
* Reviewing VAT returns, understanding VAT requirements, concepts, and calculations.
* Providing ad hoc advisory services.
Candidate Requirements
* Recently or nearly qualified ACA or ACCA; exceptional qualified by experience candidates may be considered.
* Significant UK accountancy practice experience.
* Proficiency in preparing statutory accounts, audit, VAT returns, payroll, and personal, partnership, and corporation tax returns.
* Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, SUMIFS), and familiarity with IRIS and Xero software; ability to learn new packages quickly.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrates skepticism, critical thinking, and ability to identify potential issues beyond the status quo.
Application Process
Please submit your CV for this Accountant role.
Note: We cannot accept applications from candidates without the right to work in the UK or those requiring visa sponsorship, including current students or graduates on a visa. We specifically require UK practice experience due to high application volume.
Due to the high volume of applications, responses to unsuccessful applicants may not be possible. If you do not hear within five days, please assume your application was not successful.
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