Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Lead Accountant on behalf of our client in Shifnal, Shropshire.
The successful candidate will have a client-centred approach and will be able to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Hours: Mon-Fri - 36.25 hours per week | Office based.
Salary: £34,000 - 36,000 per annum DOE.
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Company Accounts and Tax lead for the practice.
* Work with small UK & Base team to progress WIP & hit targets set by Practice Manager.
* Process client paperwork and use information supplied to prepare final accounts and corporate/personal tax returns to be reviewed by partner.
* Work with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers, and journals.
* Prepare statutory accounts, dividend warrants, completed corporation tax returns, and self-assessment returns.
* Calculate and check to ensure payments, amounts, and records are correct.
* Manage juniors and ensure they deliver tasks to a high standard and to deadline.
* Deliver on targets outlined and agreed with Practice Manager.
* Perform client risk assessments.
* Communicate between client and BASE for all aspects of accounts.
* Ensure all closing documentation, including cover letter and invoice, is raised for all accounts.
* Ensure preparation of the year-end individual tax returns & corporation tax returns for clients.
* Coordinate accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
* Prepare Year-end Accounts and Management Accounts.
* Conduct regular monthly visits to clients for preparation of management accounts.
* Oversee and finalize accounts prepared by team members.
* Keep track of overall work in progress.
* Communicate with clients.
* Prepare a high-quality accounts & working papers file to support the financial statements.
* Prepare and reconcile key control accounts.
* Send year-end journals to clients.
* Chase clients for invoice payments.
Ideal Candidate:
* Understanding of Double Entry bookkeeping (essential).
* Understanding of Payroll processes (preferred).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of systems (Sage/CCH/QuickBooks - preferred).
* Strong understanding of Excel.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* High attention to detail.
* ACCA or ACA qualified or equivalent (essential).
* Previous experience of working in an accountancy practice (essential).
If you are interested in this role, please click to APPLY. Alternatively, you can send your CV to (url removed).
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