Lead Accountant
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 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.
• To process client paperwork and to use information supplied to prepare final accounts and corporate/personal tax returns to be reviewed by partner.
• Working with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journals.
• Preparing statutory accounts, dividend warrants, completed corporation tax returns and self-assessment returns.
• Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct.
• Manage juniors and ensure they deliver tasks to 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 an invoice is raised for all accounts.
• Ensure preparation of the year end individual tax returns & corporation tax re...