Accountant
Full-time, Permanent | Waterlooville, Hampshire | Up to £40,000 per annum
With the continued expansion of our family-run practice, we are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will independently manage your own portfolio of clients, including sole traders and limited companies, ensuring timely completion of personal and corporate tax returns, year-end accounts, and VAT returns.
We are seeking a candidate with technical expertise and the ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. Obtaining ownership of your own portfolio, you will require excellent communication skills and strong organisational skills to ensure you are able to meet the requirements of your clients and wider practice.
Role Responsibilities
* Manage an assigned portfolio of clients, responsible for all communication in relation to their accounts, including but not limited to;
* Act as a liaison between clients and HM Revenue & Customs to resolve queries
* Preparation and submittal of accounts and tax returns, including Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies
* Completing all required bookkeeping, VAT returns, and CIS returns.
* Onboarding of new clients, obtaining and inputting client details into company database and CRM system.
* Communication with clients via phone, email, and in person, including record chasing
* Support the smooth running of the office environment.
* Manage professional development and learning, including relevant CPD required by your professional body.
* Ensure the filing of HMRC/Companies House statutory information is accurate.
* Participate and contribute to year-end client meetings.
* Conduct internal and external training, including client bookkeeping training.
Person Specification
* Demonstrable experience working in an accountancy practice (3-5 years preferred)
* Strong understanding of tax accounting, incl. tax preparations and returns.
* Experience of managing multiple clients at once
Benefits
* 28 Days annual leave, including bank holidays
* Holiday entitlement increasing by 1 day for each year of service
* Birthday Off
Wish to Apply?
Please send a copy of your CV to Anna Curtis at acurtis@insignistalent.com
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
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