Reporting to the Accounts Manager, this position is designed to provide a broad but high level of client service to small (non-audited) clients, primarily owner managed businesses including sole traders, companies and partnerships. The main purpose of the role is the preparation of year end accounts; preparation of tax returns and providing business advice to clients. You will continue with studying to complete your professional experience with a view to become a qualified accountant.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for a variety of small clients.
• Preparation of all draft documents including letter of representation and minutes
• Arrange for tax computation to be prepared by the tax team and provide them with all the data which they have requested, along with a drafted tax comp. Subsequently posts tax journals and update the accounts file for the tax computation received.
• Highlights any deficiencies in client records provided or in the conduct of the client’s business which are material or a cause for concern and recommends action to client to improve matters.
• 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.
• To complete the ACA qualification.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Part qualified currently studying towards the ACA qualification
• Previous demonstrable practice experience
• Experience in the preparation of financial statements.
• Experience of working with Sage 50 Accounts.
• Experience of working with Xero.
• Experience in the preparation of corporation tax computations and personal tax returns.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Team player able to develop good relationships with clients and within the firm
• Ability to manage workload and time effectively.
• Self-motivation and positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Effectively solve problems