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Accountant – Qualified / Qualified by Experience
Award-winning accountancy practice based in Caterham, Surrey, is seeking an experienced accountant capable of leading a team with expertise in cloud accounting.
This role involves providing high-quality technical services to clients, ensuring accurate and timely delivery aligned with client needs.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing bookkeeping tasks from clients and in-house to prepare and complete corporate, small limited company, and self-employed accounts.
* Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) with accurate calculations.
* Completing self-assessment tax returns for individuals and self-employed traders.
* Supporting in-house bookkeepers with accounting and software queries, correcting errors, and reconciling ledgers.
* Performing VAT checks and reviewing bookkeepers' work.
* Liaising with clients to gather necessary information.
* Ensuring compliance with financial laws, regulations, and standards, along with internal policies.
* Reporting discrepancies and potential fraud to senior management.
* Using software such as Xero, Sage (Cloud and 50), Freeagent, and QuickBooks; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required.
* Assisting with migrating clients to cloud bookkeeping, including setting up opening balances and integrating third-party apps (e.g., tills, sales channels, stock control, payment systems).
* Demonstrating good communication skills, effective time management, and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
* Maintaining personal accounting qualifications.
Requirements
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in preparing company and self-employed accounts and tax returns, including dealings with HMRC.
* Excellent knowledge of cloud accounting software, especially Xero (including client onboarding).
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
* Excellent communication skills and a polite telephone manner.
* High attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
* Background in accountancy practice is preferred.
Why Join Our Client?
* Location: Based in Caterham with an option to work from home one day a week.
* Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
* Benefits include 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure) and a health plan.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to assume a leadership role in a forward-thinking, award-winning practice. If you're ready to advance 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.
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