Bennett & Game are delighted to be partnering an award-winning accountancy practice based in Caterham, as they recruit for an ambitious and technically competent accountant. Offering up to £45k, some hybrid working, 10% commission on new clients, and a private health scheme.
This practice has experienced serious growth over the past 12 months, acquiring another practice, onboarding new staff, and taking on a lot of new clients. They are looking for a forward-thinking accountant, who is competent in a variety of software, and is experienced in client management across accounts and tax.
Senior Accountant Job Overview
* Working from client provided and in-house done bookkeeping to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self-employed accounts.
* Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) with appropriate calculations and completing self-assessment tax returns for individuals and self-employed traders.
* Assisting in-house bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries, especially when needed to correct errors and updating and reconciling ledgers.
* Carrying out VAT checks and reviews of bookkeepers' work.
* Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks.
* Complying with financial laws, regulations, and standards alongside in-house policies.
* Software used includes Xero, Sage (Cloud and 50), FreeAgent, and QuickBooks. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
* Migrating clients onto cloud bookkeeping including setting up opening balances and integrating any third-party apps (e.g., tills, sales channels, stock control, payment systems, etc.).
Senior Accountant Job Requirements
* Minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience.
* ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified. QBE also considered.
* Experience of dealing with company and self-employed accounts and tax returns, including dealing with HMRC.
* Excellent working knowledge of one or more cloud accounting software packages, preferably Xero, including onboarding clients onto said packages.
* Good Microsoft Office (especially Excel) skills.
* Polite telephone manner and good interpersonal skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary dependent on experience. Circa £40,000-45,000.
* Full-time role - Monday-Friday (9am-5pm).
* One day a week WFH available.
* 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and Christmas shutdown.
* 10% commission payable on introduction of new clients.
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