The opportunity
With a minimum of four years' current/recent practice experience, you will be looking for a new challenge. This position is within a small but productive team in our Lincoln office. As well as having your own portfolio of clients to manage with a wide range of needs in various business sectors, you will be expected to be involved with reviewing of the team's work and co-ordinating workflow to ensure client needs are met – and indeed exceeded Given the varied role, experience in a general practice role is required. Audit experience is preferred as you may be involved in assignments as needed. You will be ACA or ACCA qualified. In return we can offer you a competitive package of benefits in a supportive environment.
Lincoln, Retford, Sleaford, Nottingham
Full Time
Accounts
Competitive
37.5 hrs / wk
ASAP
general responsibilities
To act as an advisor to owner managed businesses on a range of accounts and business issues
Manage own portfolio of clients, dealing with year end and other issues – developing great working relationships with your clients throughout the year
Reviewing of accounts and tax computations of other members of the team
Ensure client needs are met by managing deadlines and workflow
Preparation of statutory accounts for a range of client types and sizes
Preparation of business/corporate taxation computations and returns, dealing with routine associated tax queries
Possible involvement in audit assignments – dependant on need and experience
Assist the team with all technical aspects of servicing our clients (financial statements, audit, business taxation matters)
skills and qualities
Minimum of four years' proven experience in accountancy practice in a multi-disciplined role
Qualified (ACA or ACCA)
Technically excellent
Commercially aware
Focused on meeting deadlines through effective time management
Proficient and confident with IT
Clean driving licence with access to a car for business use
desirable skills
Experience of professional networking
Experience of Iris suite of programs
Experienced at managing a wide-ranging portfolio of clients
personal skills
Motivated and committed to provide an excellent service to both clients and colleagues
Enthusiasm and desire to succeed
Excellent organisational skills – a "finisher"
A strong team player
Confident in the workplace and dealing with clients
A self-confident communicator – excellent verbal and written communication skills
working conditions and package
Flexible working hours/conditions
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual leave trading scheme *
Salary dependant on experience
Contributory pension scheme
Healthplan cashback scheme
Permanent health insurance scheme *
Death in Service benefit