Our client, a leading firm, require an experienced accounts senior, with UK practice experience to join their team
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
Purpose of the Role
To provide a high-quality service to clients in designated section and to contribute to the development of the practice under minimal supervision.
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
*Working with Managers to develop knowledge of clients and their businesses so as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters
*Assist the Partners and Managers with tax planning for existing and potential clients, adding value to our clients’ businesses and individual wealth.
*Support of partners and managers with specific assignments- e.g. business planning, advisory and tax matters
*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 or software vendors
*Book-keeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required
*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
*Assisting clients with accounts software and other book-keeping queries as required
*Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required
*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, Farmplan and other software as required. Knowledge of their uses and benefits
Qualifications Required
Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified
Desirable: Degree or equivalent experience
Experience Required
Essential: Minimum of 2 years proven accounts experience within a practice environment
Desirable: Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero. Rural business services experience
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