Full job descriptionWe are seeking a skilled person to join our client’s friendly family run team as a practice accountant, completing year-end and management accounts along with associated tax returns. The successful candidate will play a primary role in supporting the team and a wide range of clients.
The part time hours are Monday - Friday - 3 - 4 days and can be limited to within school hours if this suits you or around any other potential commitments
The role will include
*Preparation of accounts (Ltd Co, LLP, sole trade, partnership)
*Preparation of Company tax returns
*Company Secretarial work as and when required
*Preparation of personal and partnership tax returns as required
*Assistance with VAT, payroll, CIS and bookkeeping as required
*Preparation of management accounts
*Liaising with clients, other members of the accounts team, book keepers and payroller in order to obtain the required information to prepare client accounts
*Assisting junior staff with their training and development as and when required
*Completion of own timesheet on a daily basis
*Recording all relevant conversations and points forward via the practice software
*Completion of one-off tasks as directed
*To keep abreast of any changes in the software systems used
*To follow the policies and procedures of the Practice
*Organisation and planning of own workload and prioritising to meet deadlines
*Ad hoc client support
Key responsibilities
*Produce a high standard of work within strict deadlines
*Report to Managers on a regular basis with respect to workload
*Identify own training and development needs
*Ensure compliance with deadlines
Key attributes required
*Ability to undertake personal and corporate tax work
*An understanding of payroll processing
*Good IT skills and knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook as well as book keeping and accounts preparation software
*Proactive with a positive attitude and logical approach to tasks with the ability to understand wider implications
*Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
*Team player willing to offer assistance and guidance to junior staff
*Practice experience essential
*Qualified ACCA or equivalent
If you feel this is the right role for you, please apply today!