Job Description:

At LBW Chartered Accountants, we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding client service through a high-level of professional expertise. Our firm supports a diverse portfolio of more than 1,000 clients—including landlords, start-ups, and limited companies—from a wide range of industries.

About the Role

We are looking to complement our existing team by adding an ambitious and skilled new member. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with our valued clients while providing guidance and support to junior staff members. The role comes with career development opportunities with potential for internal promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for a variety of clients, including limited companies, sole traders, landlords, and partnerships
• Prepare and submit corporation tax computations and returns
• Complete and file self-assessment tax returns, and assist with the implementation of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA)
• Perform bookkeeping tasks and prepare VAT, CIS, and management accounts
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries where necessary
• Communication with HMRC in relation to client taxation matters
• Assisting managers and partners with other client related tasks
• Supporting managers with the workflow and deadlines of your department.
• Dealing with clients over email, phone and face to face when necessary.
• Supporting the team and junior members of staff with their own workflow and deadlines whilst assisting with their own development, including reviewing their work.
• Ideally take the lead with client management to build strong working relationships with clients.

What We’re Looking For

• AAT Qualified or Qualified by Experience (ACA/ACCA students/qualified will also be considered)
• Practice experience is essential, (preferably 4 – 6+ years)
• Strong working knowledge of Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS, and bookkeeping principles
• Strong experience using accountancy software preferably including, IRIS, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical skills with the ability to work without review and to review others work
• Previous experience supporting junior staff in both output and development.
• Previous experience as a lead client communicator, first responder or key role (where partner led).
• Previous experience with client management and the ownership of a portfolio of clients.
• Ability to drive (with a clean driving licence) is preferred.

Details

• There is opportunity to study support towards the ACA qualifications as well as part of an internal career path.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to make the first steps in a more senior role with added responsibility and is looking to progress through management roles and to a potential partner level in the future.