Job Description
Accountant – Qualified / Qualified by Experience
Award winning accountancy practice based in Caterham, Surrey requires an experienced accountant able to lead others in the team with cloud accounting.
In this role you will provide a high standard of technical service to clients, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with client requirements.
You'll also be responsible for:
* Working from client provided and in-house done bookkeeping to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self employed accounts
* Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) with appropriate calculations
* Completing self assessment tax returns for individuals and self employed traders
* Assisting in-house bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries especially when needed to correct errors and updating and reconciling ledgers
* Carrying out VAT checks and reviews of bookkeepers work
* Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks
* Complying with financial laws, regulations and standards alongside in-house policies
* Reporting discrepancies and issues (including potential fraud) to senior management
* Software used includes Xero, Sage (Cloud and 50), Freeagent and QuickBooks. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
* Migrating clients onto cloud bookkeeping including setting up opening balances and integrating any third party apps (eg tills, sales channels, stock control, payment systems etc)
* You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to manage time effectively and efficiently ensuring deadlines are met with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
* Keeping personal accounting qualifications up to date
Requirements
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in preparing company and self-employed accounts and tax returns, including dealing with HMRC
* Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero (including client onboarding)
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
* Excellent communication skills and a polite telephone manner
* High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under deadlines
* Accountancy practice background preferred
Benefits
Why Join Our Client?
* Location: Based in Caterham with the option to work from home one day a week
* Full-time role: Monday to Friday (9 am to 5 pm)
* Benefits: 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure)
* Workplace Pension scheme
* Health Plan
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to take on a leadership role and work in a forward-thinking, award-winning practice. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead digital accounting transformations, apply now or contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment for more details! We look forward to hearing from you.
Requirements
ACCA / ACA Qualified