CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Senior Manager
Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Flexible)
The ideal candidate will oversee a variety of accounting functions and client accounts. They must be able to develop exceptional client relationships and have a keen interest and experience in tax software.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong client relationships, understand the goals of the business, and provide strategic advice and solutions. Dealing with any client queries in a timely and efficient manner.
Client Work Oversight: Oversee the preparation and review of client work including the preparation of accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
Deadline Management: Coordinate and actively manage month/period-end deadlines including tracking job progress and billing targets.
Tax Compliance & Reporting: Prepare and review timely tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Tax Planning and Advisory: Develop and implement effective tax strategies to optimise clients’ tax positions and provide expert advice on corporate tax structuring and other relevant areas.
Criteria
Qualifications: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CAI/ACCA)
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in an Accountancy Practice
Sector Experience: Experience working with clients across a range of sectors
Skills:
- Professional, technical and pro-active approach to delivering advice to clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships
- Excellent time management skills
- Sound knowledge of income tax and corporation tax
Technical proficiency: Good knowledge and understanding of Accounting Software packages (Sage, Xero and QuickBooks) and MS Office packages with a strong proficiency in Excel. Working knowledge of taxation software (Sage) for individuals and companies.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days annual leave
- Additional annual leave based on years of service
- Hybrid, agile and family friendly working practice to enable you to manage your work life alongside your home life.
- Workplace Pension
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Reimbursement of your professional subscription and fully funded study leave for all students.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Sick Leave
- Dress for your day
- Regular social outings with the team
- Health and Wellbeing Initiative