Accountant Qualified / Qualified by Experience
Award winning accountancy practice based in Caterham Surrey requires an experienced accountant able to lead others in the team with cloud accounting.
In this role you will provide a high standard of technical service to clients ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with client requirements.
Youll also be responsible for:
- Working from client provided and inhouse done bookkeeping to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self employed accounts
- Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600 with appropriate calculations
- Completing self assessment tax returns for individuals and self employed traders
- Assisting inhouse bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries especially when needed to correct errors and updating and reconciling ledgers
- Carrying out VAT checks and reviews of bookkeepers work
- Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks
- Complying with financial laws regulations and standards alongside inhouse policies
- Reporting discrepancies and issues (including potential fraud) to senior management
- Software used includes Xero Sage (Cloud and 50 Freeagent and QuickBooks. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word and Excel).
- Migrating clients onto cloud bookkeeping including setting up opening balances and integrating any third party apps (eg tills sales channels stock control payment systems etc)
- You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to manage time effectively and efficiently ensuring deadlines are met with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Keeping personal accounting qualifications up to date
Requirements
- Proven experience in preparing company and selfemployed accounts and tax returns including dealing with HMRC
- Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting software preferably Xero (including client onboarding)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills especially Excel
- Excellent communication skills and a polite telephone manner
- High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under deadlines
- Accountancy practice background preferred
Benefits
Why Join Our Client
- Location: Based in Caterham with the option to work from home one day a week
- Fulltime role: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm)
- Benefits: 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure)
- Workplace Pension scheme
- Health Plan
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to take on a leadership role and work in a forwardthinking awardwinning practice. If you re ready to take the next step in your career and lead digital accounting transformations apply now or contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment for more details! We look forward to hearing from you.
ACCA / ACA Qualified
Education
ACCA / ACA Qualified