Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cheshire
- Date: 3 hours ago
Description:
The primary focus of the role will be both acting as principal contact for your own portfolio of clients and also supporting our team in a variety of areas, for example by tackling the more complex accounts work and assisting the partners various client-related tasks and special ad hoc assignments.
Your typical daily duties will include:
* preparation and completion of Limited company accounts and tax computations
* using Xero, and other accountancy software to complete key tasks
* supporting junior colleagues with queries, setting assignments and reviewing their work
* preparation of management accounts
* reviewing VAT returns prepared by junior colleagues
* dealing with ad hoc queries raised by clients
* being the point of contact for your portfolio of clients whilst working on their accounts
* keeping the senior management team informed of any issues that arise with the client
* raising any potential time overruns as they are identified, with suggestions to mitigate the issues
* responsibility for clearing review points and addressing any follow up queries until the date the accounts are signed
* maintain and develop technical ability by attending webinars and keeping abreast of technical development.
Assisting the partners on special project work such as business acquisitions and disposals
Person specifications
* All applicants must have substantial accounting experience in practice, ideally gained in a UK professional Firm, to include preparation of statutory and management accounts, VAT and bookkeeping (using Xero and Sage)
* A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA)
* A strong team player who has the ability to work under minimal supervision, and work closely with the management team to drive projects forward.
* Be approachable to members of the accounts team.
* Clearly explain technical points to the accounts team.
* Must have a good amount of Limited company accounts experience.
* Ideally a proficient user of CCH Accounts Production, Sage and Xero