Accountant – Dynamic Practice – Hertfordshire About the Company: Our client is a well-established management accountancy practice with a vibrant city centre location in St Albans on the main high street. There are currently seven staff and a tax-associate based in the St Albans office. About the Opportunity: They are seeking an ambitious accountant with experience to take on a portfolio of client compliance as well as handling new client work. The role is full- time and involves the production of year-end statutory accounts, corporate tax returns, personal tax returns, VAT returns, trust returns, bookkeeping and management accounts production. Client relationship management is key. There is a long-term career development opportunity for the right person, to play a senior role in a successful business. About the Responsibilities: Joining as Accountant, you will be providing services to clients operating across various industries. This role will involve: * Statutory accounts production – SME / FRS 102 & 105 using IRIS * Preparation of Corporation Tax Returns using Iris * Preparation of Personal Tax returns * Preparation of VAT Returns using Xero * Bookkeeping using Xero * Preparation of Management Accounts using Excel and Xero * Company Secretarial – Basic filings & maintenance of Company Register using Iris * Practice Management using Bright Manager * Internal Communications using TEAMs * Xero and Excel skills to strong level * Client-facing soft skills It is also ideal but not necessary if you have experience of the below: * Payroll processing – {Sage Bureau} * Ad-hoc tax knowledge * Excel advanced spreadsheet development About the Applicant: The ideal candidate will be able to work to tight client delivery deadlines and co-ordinate with other team members to assist with workflows. Payroll and company secretarial skills would be desirable as well. The ideal candidate must be a motivated and personable individual who can integrate well with a team and embrace change; they are looking for constant improvement and want input from all our staff. About the Benefits: * Salary: Between £30,000 - £40,000 * Days: Full-time Monday to Friday Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm (At present they are trialling a 4pm finish on a Friday with no contractual changes). * Pension: 4% Employer’s Contributions * Holiday: 28 days pa (incl statutory BHs), rising 1 day per year of service to max 33 days pa * Parking: Parking permit provided free for next door car park * Life Insurance (subject to terms and conditions) * Private Medical Insurance (subject to terms and conditions) * CostCo executive club membership * Sick pay (subject to terms and conditions) Regular staff social events * Dog friendly office