Your new company
A well established accountancy practice providing a wide range of services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private individuals. They pride themselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised service and are looking for an experienced and proactive Accountant to join the team.

Your new role
This is a varied position offering exposure to all aspects of practice accounting. The successful candidate will work closely with a portfolio of clients and be responsible for preparing accounts, tax returns and management information, whilst supporting clients with their day-to-day financial needs.
Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax returns
• Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals, directors and sole traders
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and maintaining accurate financial data
• Liaising directly with clients and providing ongoing accounting and tax support
• Assisting clients with cloud accounting software and systems queries
• Supporting the Partners with ad hoc projects and practice-related assignments
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a well-rounded practice professional who is comfortable working across accounts, tax and client advisory work.
Requirements

• Ideally, you will be qualified. However, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation
• Experience preparing Corporation Tax and Personal Tax returns
• Experience producing management accounts
• Good understanding of accounting principles and UK tax compliance
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

What you'll get in return

• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio
• Ongoing professional development
• 35 hour working week
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free car parking

What you need to do now

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