GemimiJobs are proud to be partnering with a Tamworth based accountancy firm who are in the market for an Accountant to join thier rapildy growing practice. Established in 2015, our client has been serving clients as accountants, business advisors, and tax consultants.
Must have 3-4 years accountancy practice experience
The Role
As Semi Senior Accountant, you will take responsibility for preparing and reviewing VAT returns, maintaining accurate bookkeeping records, and ensuring full compliance with UK VAT, CIS, and tax regulations. You will manage a varied client portfolio, predominantly owner-managed businesses, providing guidance on VAT rules, CIS treatment, and other accounting matters. Your role involves producing year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, self-assessment tax returns, and supporting clients with day-to-day financial queries. You will ensure accurate reporting, effective workflow management, and contribute to the efficient delivery of our accounting and compliance services.
Benefits
A rapidly growing Accountancy Practice
Salary between 35k 45k dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training
Maily office based but option to work from home
Regular salary reviews
Private pension and various other benefits.
Genuine Work Life balance
Private pension
Accredited Investor in People
33 days holiday Inc. Bank Holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days
Employee Recognition awards and bonuses
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Performing bookkeeping for limited companies and sole traders using VT Transactions
Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns for clients across sectors such as construction, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, IT, and others
Entering purchase and sales invoices and reconciling supplier and customer ledgers
Entering bank statements manually or via CSV imports and completing accurate bank reconciliations.
Applying Domestic Reverse Charge VAT rules confidently
Managing Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processes, including CIS suffered, CIS deductions, and subcontractor payments
Calculating CIS refund claims for limited companies and sole traders
Preparing year-end accounts for VAT-registered and non-VAT-registered limited companies (preferably using IRIS Accountancy Suite)
Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) using IRIS Accountancy Suite, including correct treatment of allowable/disallowable expenses, capital allowances, marginal relief, and other SME tax rules
Working effectively with incomplete or missing information when preparing VAT returns and accounts.
Accurately recording wages, salaries, PAYE, NIC, and pension contributions
Entering subcontractor payments, recording CIS deductions, and preparing workings for monthly CIS returns
Candidate requirement
Strong knowledge of accounting and tax rules, with willingness to stay updated on legislation changes
Proven experience working within an accountancy practice
Experience dealing with owner-managed businesses
Practical experience of CIS and VAT Domestic Reverse Charge
Strong VAT knowledge with a proven track record of preparing and submitting VAT returns
Bookkeeping experience using VT Transaction+ software
Be the main point of contact for clients and/or colleagues
Strong communication skills and able to build good relationship with the client and become direct point of contact for VAT
Qualifications
Holds a accountancy and/or tax qualification or qualified by experience (e.g. ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA)
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