The role
will include forming positive relationships with clients whilst meeting portfolio deadlines and organising and overseeing work undertaken by junior accounts staff. If you are looking to work in a practice role where you are given more freedom of responsibility within your portfolio, have your ideas heard and have room for growth and innovation, we would like to hear from you.
The Role:
Reporting to senior staff, responsibilities will include:
1. Managing a portfolio of clients – production of final statutory (FRS 102(1A) and FRS105) and non-statutory accounts, preparation of corporate tax, partnership and self-assessment tax returns including business tax computations for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, sole traders and individuals and preparation of quarterly VAT returns;
2. Effective and proactive communication with clients with regular meetings and keeping up to date meeting notes;
3. Daily recording of time, monthly review of client WIP, and client bills raised in a timely manner. Client budget and time management;
4. Onboarding new clients, including meeting prospective clients and providing fee quotes;
5. Dealing with accountancy and tax related queries raised by clients and junior staff; effectively communicating with them clearly on all matters;
6. Assisting with new accounting regulations/tax projects as they arise;
7. Technical research and ensuring clients are made aware of important legislative changes which affect them;
8. Assist with practice IT systems to ensure efficiency;
9. Organising and working effectively together and as part of a team;
10. Effectively assisting senior staff;
Experience and attributes:
11. ACCA/ACA qualified;
12. Minimum of 2 years of practice experience;
13. Good knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105;
14. Proactive approach to work prioritisation and time management;
15. Effective communicator, both verbal and written;
16. Logical and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail;
17. Experience using different accounting software such as IRIS, FreeAgent, Xero, QuickBooks, etc. Good working knowledge of Excel and Word;
18. Be able to arrive presentable and in the office on time and fit into the hard-working office culture.
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