Senior practice accountant
  • England,East of England,Hertfordshire,Watford
  • full-time
  • £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
Our client, a boutique firm, require an experienced client manager, with UK practice experience to join their team
Excellent benefits, office based with flexible hours
you will have solid experience working in a UK firm firm of accountants, and be well versed in all areas of UK accounting in a practice environment
Responsibilities
*Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and H M Revenue & Customs
*Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts, acting in a proactive way and ensuring attention to details and effective questioning of client
*Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to attention of partners/ client as appropriate. Preparation of necessary reports/ computations etc, liaising with other professional advisers as required.
*Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible
*Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
*Support trainees by providing on the job coaching
*Attend courses that are appropriate to job role
*Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH
*Prepare client tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines in line with the firms’ standards
*Assist the Partner and manager in taking responsibility for the proactive promotion of the Firm in conjunction with the marketing department
Critical Skills Required:
*Ability to complete accounts files accurately and efficiently
*Ability to complete personal tax returns accurately and efficiently
*Strong computer literacy
*Strong active listening skills
*Excellent problem resolutions skills and idea generation ability
Critical Knowledge Required:
*In depth accounts prep Knowledge
*Knowledge of Accounting systems including, CCH, Xero, Sage line 50,
Qualifications Required
Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified, will consider qualified by experience.
Desirable: Degree or equivalent experience
Experience Required
Essential: Minimum of three years proven accounts experience within a practice environment
Desirable: Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero.
Personal Qualities
*Strong presence
*Excellent communication skills
*Quickly builds rapport and trust
*Highly confidential
*Good networker
*Attention to detail
*Resilient and energetic
*Achiever and self-motivated
*Organised
*Creative
*Analytical - quick thinker
Job number 1688940
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Company Details:
Mellis Blue Accountancy Recruitment
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Accountancy
Mellis Blue is a leading accountancy recruiter based in Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire providing accountancy professionals to the public practice marke...
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