My client is one of the fastest-growing independent accounting and business advisory firms in the UK and is listed as a Top 100 Accountancy Firm by Accountancy Age. The firm provides tailored audit, accounting, payroll, taxation, and business advice across diverse sectors including academy schools, agriculture, landed estates, international, not-for-profit, property and development, and professional services. Purpose of the Role: To provide a high-quality service to clients in designated section and to contribute to the development of the practice under minimal supervision. Responsibilities: • Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and H M Revenue & Customs • Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts, acting in a proactive way and ensuring attention to details and effective questioning of client • Working with Managers to develop knowledge of clients and their businesses so as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters • Assist the Partners and Managers with tax planning for existing and potential clients, adding value to our clients’ businesses and individual wealth. • Support of partners and managers with specific assignments- e.g. business planning, advisory and tax matters • Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to attention of partners/ client as appropriate. Preparation of necessary reports/ computations etc, liaising with other professional advisers as required. • Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible • Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery • Support trainees by providing on the job coaching • Attend courses that are appropriate to job role • Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors • Book-keeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required • Prepare client tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines in line with the firms’ standards • Assisting clients with accounts software and other book-keeping queries as required Requirements: • In depth accounts prep Knowledge • ACA or ACCA qualified/Semi qualified or equivalent. • Knowledge of Accounting systems including, CCH, Xero, Sage line 50, Farmplan and other software as required. Knowledge of their uses and benefits • proven accounts experience within a practice environment Remote and flexible working is available. 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