We are seeking a skilled person to join our client’s friendly team as a practice accountant, completing year-end and management accounts along with associated tax returns. The successful candidate will play a primary role in supporting the team and a wide range of clients.

The role will include

• Preparation of accounts (Ltd Co, LLP, sole trade, partnership)
• Preparation of Company tax returns
• Company Secretarial work as and when required
• Preparation of personal and partnership tax returns as required
• Assistance with VAT, payroll, CIS and bookkeeping as required
• Preparation of management accounts
• Liaising with clients, other members of the accounts team, book keepers and payroller in order to obtain the required information to prepare client accounts
• Assisting junior staff with their training and development as and when required
• Completion of own timesheet on a daily basis
• Recording all relevant conversations and points forward via the practice software
• Completion of one-off tasks as directed
• To keep abreast of any changes in the software systems used
• To follow the policies and procedures of the Practice
• Organisation and planning of own workload and prioritising to meet deadlines
• Ad hoc client support

Key responsibilities

• Produce a high standard of work within strict deadlines
• Report to Managers on a regular basis with respect to workload
• Identify own training and development needs
• Ensure compliance with deadlines

Key attributes required

• Ability to undertake personal and corporate tax work
• An understanding of payroll processing
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook as well as book keeping and accounts preparation software
• Proactive with a positive attitude and logical approach to tasks with the ability to understand wider implications
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Team player willing to offer assistance and guidance to junior staff
• Practice experience essential
• Qualified ACCA or equivalent

This role is 20 - 25 hours per week - based in the office - over 3 or 4 days