This Semi Senior position offers a professional working environment with close support from senior team members and a strong emphasis on quality accounts work and client service. The firm encourages development and offers clear progression opportunities as the role evolves.
Purpose of the Role:
Undertake accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT assignments in accordance with Practice procedures, professional standards and regulatory requirements. The role holder is responsible for delivering work to a high technical standard whilst meeting agreed deadlines, chargeability, recovery and profitability targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts, Tax and Compliance
Prepare year-end statutory accounts for a range of clients from various bookkeeping systems.
Prepare VAT returns, personal tax returns and related compliance work accurately and within deadlines.
Complete bookkeeping assignments in accordance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations and client files.
Assist with taxation matters and ad hoc accounting and tax projects.
Ensure all work complies with Practice procedures, professional standards and regulatory requirements.Client Management
Support Managers with client relationships where required and provide a consistently high standard of service.
Respond to client queries relating to bookkeeping, accounts, tax and financial processes.
Handle client correspondence and telephone enquiries in accordance with Practice procedures.
Support the onboarding and integration of new clients.
Escalate client issues to the appropriate manager where necessary.Performance and Practice Management
Manage workloads to ensure assignments are completed within agreed deadlines, budgets and fee expectations.
Achieve chargeability, recovery and profitability targets set by the Practice.
Monitor assignment budgets and communicate potential overruns promptly.
Record time accurately and maintain workflow and practice management systems.Systems and Development
Utilise Practice software and cloud accounting systems effectively.
Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other relevant systems.
Complete required technical and software training within agreed timescales.
Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and client service delivery.
Benefits:
Competitive salary pension contributions (£27k to £35k)
Benefits package inc. private medical insurance, death in service benefit
Development for career progression within a family-feel environment
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Hybrid working available (after probation)
Forward thinking innovative practice
On site free parking
EAP service
Study support to complete professional qualifications
Salary description
£27000.00 - £35000.00 per year