Based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees.
Client Details
A fantastic opportunity for a qualified chartered/certified accountant or someone qualified by experience with drive and enthusiasm to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives.
Local team that has grown in size based in Yorkshire; they are a firm that specializes in providing everything that the owner-managed business needs. A full range of services aimed at such businesses, including Wealth Management.
Description
* Managing a diverse portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
* Maintaining client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact.
* Managing work in progress levels and handling client billing.
* Preparing and reviewing accounts for various business structures.
* Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns (personal, partnership, corporation).
* Special focus on farming accounts (desirable).
* Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities for clients.
* Applying knowledge of income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and PAYE.
* Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of trainees and junior staff.
* Supporting staff development and providing technical guidance.
* Managing workflow and allocating resources effectively.
* Meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
* Maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail.
* Contributing to practice growth and development.
* Working flexibly during busy periods to ensure workflow continuity.
* Proficient use of accounting software (Sage, Quickbooks, Xero).
* Utilising practice management systems for time recording and billing.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
* Delivering clear written and verbal communication to clients.
* Problem-solving for clients' financial and tax matters.
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Providing proactive business advice beyond compliance.
Profile
* ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice.
* Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable.
* Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing.
* A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE.
* Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from partners).
* Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
* Good attention to detail.
* Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees.
* Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management.
* Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software.
* Ability to work with people at all levels.
* Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for work flow and trainee support.
* Current driving licence.
Job Offer
* Opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliver.
* Competitive salary - depending on skills and experience.
* Contributory pension and life insurance scheme.
* Flexible working including Flexitime system.
* Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).
* Modern and friendly working environment.
* Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge).
* Structured CPD, training and development programme.
* Professional subscriptions reimbursement.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
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