We are actively recruiting on behalf of one of our Clients for a Qualified Accountant to join their organisation. The company is a well-established accountancy firm based in Lancaster providing accounting services to 2800 clients via cloud accounting software. The company offer a high-quality service in Bookkeeping, Accounts, Payroll, VAT Returns and Tax Services as well as offering a wealth of knowledge and advice. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual. The role will involve being responsible for the delivery of services to a portfolio of clients. Tasks will include planning workload (self-assessment tax returns, year-end company accounts and corporation tax returns), liaising with clients and answering technical queries, reviewing work, answering technical questions and providing an all-round service going above and beyond for clients. Responsibilities & Duties Client meetings (virtual & face to face). Provide complex tax advice. Preparation of annual accounts. Completion of self-assessment tax returns. Dealing with complaints and complex issues from clients. Preparation and dealing with HMRC audits or investigations. Monitoring and analysation of data in relation to KPIs. Attending management meetings. Essential Qualifications and Skills To be qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent. Experience of cloud accounting software including FreeAgent, QuickBooks & Xero. To have a proven background in accounting and managing a portfolio of clients. Excellent attention to detail. IT Skills with competent use of word and excel. Excellent varied accounting and taxation knowledge. Advanced knowledge of income tax, corporation tax, VAT and PAYE. Ability to solve problems and provide a professional, punctual, and accurate service to clients. Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to coordinate, supervise and report performance to seniors. Excellent timekeeping and management ability with the ability to prioritise workload to ensure all tasks are carried out daily and all deadlines are met. To have a client-focused attitude and commercial awareness within the firm. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Knowledge of capital gains and inheritance tax Knowledge and experience of HMRC audit and investigations Previous experience of performance management Saske Ltd are acting as anemployment business/agencyin relation to this vacancy advert. Saske Ltd acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers and as an employment agency for permanent recruitment introductions. Please note that our job adverts are correct at time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or part, by third-party websites, without prior consent from Saske Ltd. NO Recruitment Fees or related costs are paid by workers for applying or accepting this role with Saske Ltd. ADZN1_UKTJ