Qualified Practice Accountant

Due to continued expansion our client, a successful and reputable chartered accountants are looking to recruit a dedicated and successful Qualified Practice Accountant to complement their team, with working flexibility between home and office.

Providing a high level of support to the Head of Finance, key responsibilities will include.

· Dealing with complex queries, preparation on annual accounts and performance management.

· ·To work within the existing accounts preparation team preparing accounts for a variety of sole trader, partnership, and incorporated businesses.

· ·To prepare management accounts for clients to within a specified timeframe.

· Provide complex tax advice.

· Dealing with complaints and complex issues from clients.

· Preparation and dealing with HMRC audits or investigations.

· ·To work within a budget to prepare for the manager a fully cross-referenced file and financial statements for their review.

· ·To assist clients on an ad hoc basis with bookkeeping services and preparation of VAT Returns.

· ·Ensure manager review points are satisfactorily cleared.

· ·Communicate with clients in a professional and confident manner and to manage the day-to-day relationship with the client.

· ·Communicate effectively with internal departments.

· ·Assist in the department with any additional ad hoc duties and queries.

The successful applicant will be ACA/ACCA qualified/finalist, together with this you will demonstrate a strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, external auditing, and corporate and personal tax. You will also have experience of managing a client portfolio, tender writing, staff management and advanced knowledge of VAT, PAYE, shareholding, and dividends.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a competitive salary and bonus scheme, genuine scope for career progression and flexible, hybrid working is available.