Provide clients with accounting and back-office services, including bookkeeping, management accounting, VAT compliance, and other ad hoc advice and assistance on accounting matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist with weekly and monthly work for clients within set deadlines
* Respond to ad hoc questions from clients
* Attend clients' premises to conduct bookkeeping work
* Assist and train clients with accounting systems including Sage, Xero, Quickbooks, Dext, and Autoentry
* Set up accounting systems to include opening balances, chart of accounts, customers, suppliers, and general settings (e.g. year end, VAT information)
* Provide trainees with on-the-job training and delegate work to support their development
* Manage and monitor workflow and the progression of assignments delegated to trainees
* Bookkeeping, including preparing, processing, and recording bank transactions, processing purchase, sales, and general ledger entries, and producing reports
* Prepare management accounts and reports specific to clients' needs
* Prepare VAT returns and notify portfolio holders of any matters for attention
* Provide constructive accounting advice to clients
* Identify departures from accounting standards or company law and communicate to senior team members
* Liaise with tax, payroll, and accounts teams regarding clients
* Prepare year-end accounts files for clients with supporting schedules for all balance sheet items and tax-sensitive profit and loss items. Dealing with matters arising from the auditors.
* Proactively participate in two-way communication regarding bookkeeping and VAT return progress and any issues with client and portfolio holder
* Monitor budgeted time allocated for the allocated work and notify the portfolio holder if it will go over the set timeframe.
OCCASIONAL ACCOUNTS AND YEAR-END ASSIGNMENTS
* Draft accounts for manager's review and approval to include:
* Production of lead schedules to agree to accounts disclosures
* Collation of appropriate evidence to support figures in the account
* Draft sole trader/company tax computations
* Raise relevant and coherent queries to assist with supervisor/manager review
* Liaise and communicate with portfolio holder and client
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide constructive feedback to line manager regarding processes and procedures
* Develop soft skills for communicating with clients
* Save all correspondence with clients in the document management system
* Be up-to-date with the firm's policies and procedures and comply with them at all times
* Complete timesheets accurately on a daily basis
* Take on any other duties appropriate as and when required
* Assist with mentoring of junior members of staff
* Be aware of the firm's risk management and practice assurance procedures and ensure compliance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* At least AAT Level 4 qualified or qualified by experience
* Good VAT knowledge
* Previous accountancy practice experience of management accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies is preferred
* Extensive knowledge of accounting software including Sage, Quickbooks, Xero, and Dext
* At least 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 with a 6 or above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent)
* Competent knowledge of Microsoft Office software particularly intermediate or advanced Excel
* Ability to deliver accurate work to deadlines and under pressure
* Demonstrate a commitment to delivering a first-class service to clients, and the ability to work as part of a team
* Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbally
* Sound technical and analytical skills
* Good communication, report writing, and presentation skills
* Ability to multi-task between different clients and assignments
* Adaptable and flexible in attitude
* Must be able to live and work in the UK
A driving licence and access to transport is essential as work is often conducted at the clients' premises.
SALARY / BENEFITS
* A dynamic and varied workload and excellent prospects for progression
* Salary £27,000 to £33,000 depending upon experience. Salary is reviewed annually
* Extensive internal and on-the-job training
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu
* 23 days annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays
* Life assurance cover of four times salary
* Eligibility for the firm's annual bonus scheme
* Client referral bonus
* Employee referral bonus
* Ongoing Learning and Development through one-to-one mentoring
* Social events including Christmas and Summer parties, inter-office sports events
* Charity fundraising to help support the local community
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