My client is a Top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants. As a leading firm of Chartered Accountants, they look after the accountancy, tax planning and business advisory needs of their clients (individuals, businesses and third sector organisations both in the UK and overseas). This role will assist in the management of a portfolio of accounts and audit clients - providing a high standard of professionalism along with quality of service. You'll manage and organise the work of the team effectively to ensure that targets are met and standards maintained in accordance with the relevant accounting and auditing standard. Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of work, maintaining profitability. • Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings. • Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies • Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards • Manage and execute client audits for sign off by Partner, focusing on corporate governance, internal controls and financial statement accuracy. • Audit review and reporting, preparation and review of audit working papers, including audit trails, account reconciliations and supporting documentation. • Organise the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments as necessary taking into consideration resourcing requirements • Review work undertaken by junior staff, monitoring, assisting and reporting on team performance. • Prepare schedules for complex VAT, Tax returns and tax advisory. Skills, Qualifications and other Requirements: • ACA/ACCA qualified • General Practice experience • Ability to travel to client premises and between offices • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written • Good computer skills • Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work using own initiative when required. • Ability to travel to client premises and between offices • Good organisational and administrative skills • Excellent attention to detail Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful