Practice Accountant
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: c£35k + benefits
Added: 21/08/2024
Company Overview:
At TaxAssist Accountants, we strive to be market leaders in providing valuable insights to small businesses. By being proactive and embracing modern technology, we help our clients operate more efficiently and effectively. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, helping them understand how technology can drive their business success.
Position Overview:
We are actively recruiting for a Practice Accountant to join our well-established practice in Bedfordshire. Our team prides itself on delivering top-notch service, and we have been recognized nationally for our excellence. Serving approximately 500 clients of various types, we seek a motivated individual who thrives on new challenges, embraces technology, and is eager to contribute to our forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Workflow Management - You will assist the senior partner in allocating work amongst our teams Bookkeeping and VAT Returns - Assist the bookkeeping team with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks and the preparation of VAT returns.
Payroll Assistance - Understand and support payroll processing for our clients.
Extended Trial Balance - Produce and manage extended trial balances as required.
Management Accounts - Prepare management accounts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current standards.
Ad Hoc Support - Provide additional support to the team as needed, contributing to the smooth running of the practice.
Qualifications and Skills:
Accounting Qualifications - Qualified or part- qualified and actively studying towards a formal accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, ICAEW or AFA).
Experience - Previous experience in a UK-based accounting practice role is essential.
Technical Skills - Strong IT skills with experience in practice software, including mandatory knowledge of QuickBooks and Xero. Familiarity with Sage and FreeAgent is a plus.
Ability to adapt to new software, systems, and regulatory changes.
Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
Location - Based in Bedfordshire, with the willingness to travel to other offices as needed. This role is primarily office-based but offers occasional flexibility.
Personal Attributes:
Proactive and Positive Attitude - A self-motivated individual with a problem-solving mindset.
Client-Focused - Demonstrates an enthusiastic approach to client service, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Adaptability - Forward-thinking, with the ability to embrace and leverage new technology.
What We Offer
Career Progression - Opportunity for growth within a progressive and forward-thinking company.
Training and Study Support - Support for training and study towards relevant qualifications to the right candidate.
Competitive Salary - A competitive salary package tailored to your experience and qualifications.
Benefits Package - Includes rewards for achieving 5* Google reviews from clients, annual bonus scheme, a great opportunity to progress financially when you are ready.
If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and Covering letter to [email protected]