Reporting to the Accounts Senior and/or Managers, you will be responsible for the preparation of year end accounts and preparation of draft tax returns.  You will be AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, with a drive to continue studying for the relevant professional experience with a view to becoming a qualified accountant.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of draft financial statements from client’s documentation
• Preparation of accounts for a variety of clients (sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, LLPs and charities)
• Preparation of draft corporation tax computations and liaison with tax team
• Liaison with and dealing with basic client queries
• Review of client records with a view to recommending improvements to clients records and processes
• Assistance with drafting engagement letters for dispatch to client well in advanced of accounts assignment.
• Preparation of all draft documents including letter of representation and minutes where necessary
• To ensure necessary adjustments are made to accounts before they are finalised and that disclosure checklists are completed.
• Management accounts preparation
• Delegate analysis work to more junior staff and monitor progress, including reviewing work once complete.
• Travelling to client premises as required and to deal with clients in a professional manner either in person, telephone or by email.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Qualified at either AAT L3 or L4 or part-qualified ACA/ACCA
• Competent in Microsoft office, including Excel and Word
• Ability to prioritise workload in order to achieve work deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• To demonstrate good timekeeping skills as well as displaying a professional attitude in all aspects of their work.
• To demonstrate the ability to use initiative as well as develop an understanding of when to ask questions
• The ability to communicate with different levels of employees
• The ability to assist with junior team members
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK