Your new company
Friendly, independent accountancy practice that continues to grow year-on-year and has a strong reputation for staff development.
Your new role
This is a varied role offering exposure to bookkeeping, VAT compliance, Making Tax Digital (MTD), and personal tax work for a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting clients with their day-to-day accounting requirements whilst ensuring tax and compliance deadlines are met.
Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
• Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, bank transactions, and reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and cloud accounting software.
• Preparing and submitting Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping and tax queries.
• Assisting with HMRC correspondence and compliance matters.
• Supporting year-end accounts preparation by maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Providing training and guidance to clients on bookkeeping systems and best practices.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge with experience preparing VAT returns.
• Experience preparing Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• Good understanding of HMRC compliance requirements and MTD regulations.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach to client service.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Opportunity to develop your tax and accounting knowledge within a growing practice.

What you need to do now

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