The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Manager to ensure a high level of service and quality work is delivered to a varied and interesting client base.
Responsibilities include:
* Preparation and completion of statutory accounts, year-end accounts and rental accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
* Dealing with a varied client portfolio (T/O up to £2million) including OMBs, property investors, property developers, agricultural, retail etc.
* Preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns
* Preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts including forecasting and budgeting
* Provide task support to fellow team members, sharing knowledge and providing guidance
* Liaising with internal and/or third party external outsourcing
* Finalising accounts under the overall control of the Manager
* Organise your flow of work, allocating your assignments and managing your time as necessary taking into consideration your client deadlines and other constraints
* Ensure work is completed within agreed time and budget
* Liaise with third parties as required (HMRC, mortgage brokers, other members of your team, payroll bureau, etc)
* Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client premises as required and client meetings
* Dealing with general incoming client queries and escalating when required
* Identify cross selling opportunities
* Opportunity to be involved in ad-hoc client projects
Required skills & experience:
* AAT qualified or Qualified by experience.
* At least 5 years of experience gained in a practice setting
* Up to date statutory accounts knowledge and sound accounting, corporate/personal tax and VAT technical knowledge is required
* Experience of preparing management accounts (to include forecasting and budgeting)
* Must possess a client focused attitude and have proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with clients
* Experience of working with a variety of clients.
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Xero, SAGE, IRIS, Quickbooks and FreeAgent.
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