Simmons Gainsford, part of the Sumer Group
Accounts Semi Senior
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Department: Accounting
Location: London Kensal Rise
Description
Based in our friendly Kensal Rise office, this is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team that recently became part of Simmons Gainsford! While you’ll enjoy the supportive feel and local client relationships of a smaller office, you’ll also benefit from being part of a growing business.
Simmons Gainsford is a leading accountancy and advisory firm within the Sumer Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing professional services groups and part of a Top 20 accountancy firm. This means you’ll have access to wider career opportunities, specialist expertise and excellent learning and development, while continuing to work in a collaborative office where your contribution is genuinely valued.
If you’re looking to continue developing your career in practice, working with a varied portfolio of clients and a supportive team who are invested in your success, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
- Preparing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns
- Producing management accounts for a range of clients
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
- Assisting with HMRC enquiries and correspondence
- Maintaining statutory records and company registers
- Preparing profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and trial balances
- Drafting reports on financial statements, business performance, systems and internal controls
- Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact
- Working closely with managers and keeping them informed of client developments and any technical matters
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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with clients, has a proactive approach and is keen to continue building their career in accountancy.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience working in an accountancy practice in a similar role
- Be studying towards, or keen to continue studying, AAT, ACA or ACCA
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
- Experience using cloud accounting software such as Caseware, Inflo, Xero, Sage or QuickBooks (desirable)
- Prior experience in audit is desirable
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