MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of accounts for a wide variety of clients, from sole traders to limited companies, from client records and using accounting software ready for senior manager review
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of tax computations and returns
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of payroll, including CIS, P11Ds, etc.
• Preparation of added value reports, such as budgets and forecasts
• Liaison with clients on a broad spectrum of issues as required, including query resolution, authorisations, enquiries
• Liaison with third parties, such as HMRC, previous practitioners, etc. regarding a variety of client matters
• Periodical bookkeeping from clients’ source records using a variety of different accounting software
• Preparation and maintenance of digital and paper client documentation
• Support business managers as required to ensure the smooth running of the client portfolio
• Other ad hoc assignments as required

ATTRIBUTES

• Numerate with excellent attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both colleagues, clients and third parties
• Ability to adopt procedures and processes quickly
• Self-motivated with the ability to work using own initiative and plan/manage own workload and prioritise tasks
• High level of integrity and commitment
• Supportive and reliable team member with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two years’ experience of working in an accounts practice environment is essential
• IT literate, including Microsoft and G Suite / Google Apps
• Experience of using accounting software packages is essential, particularly cloud-based packages – knowledge of QuickBooks is an advantage