The role involves preparation of accounts for a variety of client types including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. The successful candidate will work with clients from a variety of sectors including engineering, leisure and hospitality, solicitors and charities. The role requires attendance at clients sites across the North East.Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of accounts from a variety of clients' systems Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.
* Preparation of corporation tax computations
* Actioning queries raised by accounts and tax managers on the accounts and working papers prepared
* Finalisation of the accounts following client meetings
* Acting as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
* Preparation of management accounts and VAT returns
* Supervise, train and mentor more junior members of staff
The ideal candidate will:
* Be ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified or finalist or be qualified by experience
* Ideally have a minimum of 4 years experience working in an accounting practice
* Have a strong technical knowledge and be up to date with current legislation
* Have good training and mentoring skills
* Have experience of preparation of year end accounts for owner-managed small to medium businesses including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
* Be able to work to tight deadlines and budgets
* Be driven and proactive, ensuring that our commitment to providing excellent service levels to our clients is met
* Have a good knowledge of accounting software packages such as Sage, QuickBooks and Xero would be advantageous
* Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Have good organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
* Be keen to take on additional responsibilities and make recommendations for business and process improvements
* Ideally be a driver with own car
What they offer;
* A competitive salary
* Auto enrolment contributory pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Flexible working hours
* Extensive learning and development opportunities
* The ability to accrue Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
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