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A well established accountancy practice providing a wide range of services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private individuals. They pride themselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised service and are looking for an experienced and proactive Accountant to join the team.
Your new role
This is a varied position offering exposure to all aspects of practice accounting. The successful candidate will work closely with a portfolio of clients and be responsible for preparing accounts, tax returns and management information, whilst supporting clients with their day-to-day financial needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
- Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax returns
- Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals, directors and sole traders
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Reviewing bookkeeping records and maintaining accurate financial data
- Liaising directly with clients and providing ongoing accounting and tax support
- Assisting clients with cloud accounting software and systems queries
- Supporting the Partners with ad hoc projects and practice-related assignments
- Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines
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What you'll need to succeed
You will be a well-rounded practice professional who is comfortable working across accounts, tax and client advisory work.
Requirements
- Ideally, you will be qualified. However, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment
- Strong knowledge of accounts preparation
- Experience preparing Corporation Tax and Personal Tax returns
- Experience producing management accounts
- Good understanding of accounting principles and UK tax compliance
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
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What you'll get in return
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio
- Ongoing professional development
- 35 hour working week
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free car parking
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