Semi-Senior Accountant & Tax Advisor
Job Summary
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking independent accountancy practice in Crawley in their search for a Semi Senior Accountant / Tax Advisor.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern technology-driven firm that embraces cloud accounting automation and innovative ways of working. The practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality accounting and tax advice to a diverse portfolio of clients and offers genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow.
Working as part of a close-knit team you will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and tax work while developing your technical knowledge and client management skills.
As a Semi Senior Accountant / Tax Advisor you will support a varied client portfolio including sole traders partnerships SMEs and limited companies. You will work closely with senior management taking ownership of your work while building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued success of the firm.
- Preparing year-end accounts under FRS102 1A and FRS105.
- Preparing management accounts and VAT returns.
- Preparing corporation tax returns including capital allowances computations.
- Preparing personal tax returns covering employment income self-employment rental income pensions investments and overseas property income.
- Completing Capital Gains Tax computations for property and share disposals.
- Assisting with trust tax returns and inheritance tax work where applicable.
- Preparing working papers and ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately.
- Completing bookkeeping assignments and ad hoc accounting work.
- Supporting clients with cloud accounting systems including Xero QuickBooks and Dext.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships as a key point of contact.
- Keeping up to date with UK accounting standards and tax legislation.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes systems and the overall client experience.
The successful candidate will have:
- ACA ACCA or AAT part qualification or be recently qualified.
- At least 2 to 3 years experience within an accountancy practice environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax compliance.
- Experience preparing accounts for SMEs limited companies and owner-managed businesses.
- Experience preparing personal and corporation tax returns.
- Familiarity with cloud accounting software such as Xero QuickBooks and Dext.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A proactive and technology-focused approach to accounting.
- The confidence to work independently and take ownership of client work.
- An interest in tax and a desire to pursue ATT or further tax qualifications would be advantageous.
- Salary up to 38000 depending on experience.
- Unique 4-day working week with full-time salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Full study support for professional qualifications.
- 16 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing CPD training and professional development.
- A collaborative supportive and technology-driven working environment.
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting and tax work.
- The opportunity to play a key role within a growing independent practice.
- Excellent long-term career progression as the business continues to expand.
If youre an ambitious Semi Senior Accountant or Tax Advisor looking to develop your career within a progressive and growing practice we would love to hear from you.
Were keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. Were looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience wed love to speak to them.
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Required Skills:
ACA ACCA or AAT part qualification or be recently qualified. At least 2 to 3 years experience within an accountancy practice environment.
Required Education:
ACA ACCA or AAT part qualification or be recently least 2 to 3 years experience within an accountancy practice environment.