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Senior Accountant

Location: Coventry East
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Added: 05/08/2024

TaxAssist Accountants are the largest network of accountants, currently working from over 300 locations throughout the UK. We are a Times top 25 accountancy company which is owned by the franchisees and managers.

We focus our accountancy skills specifically on small business and individual taxpayers to over 80,000 clients. We specialise in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings, and tax advice to our clients - Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies and Personal Taxpayers. We have established processes in place, along with access to excellent ongoing training and technical support in all aspects of the role. We focus on utilising technology and enjoy using cutting edge apps and cloud-based software to better service our clients.

We believe wellbeing at work is important for many reasons including creating a positive, healthy environment in which to work is key to productivity, as well as happiness and so we offer Health Assure Employee Programme to our staff to help relieve the pressures of modern day life both inside and outside of work.

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Accountant to join the team and help shape our culture. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and will have a strong background in accounting practice, demonstrate excellent analytical skills, and possess the ability to manage multiple client accounts efficiently. Key Responsibilities:

Client Management:

  • Manage a portfolio of SME and personal tax clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of accounting & tax services.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing advice and support on financial matters.
  • Identifying opportunities for tax savings and efficiency for clients.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

  • Prepare and review statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP
  • Preparation and submission of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
  • Review of VAT returns
  • Preparing management reports & cashflow analysis

Bookkeeping and Payroll:

  • Review of bookkeeping, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Help process and review client payrolls

Practice Support:

  • Working closely with the junior accountant and overseeing their day to day. Fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Always looking for opportunities to improve the practice.
  • Monitoring tasks and workflow templates across all internal software regularly to ensure it is up to date, accurate and free from errors.
  • Be a key support to the principle accountant in fulfilling their duties, enabling them to focus on the business from a strategic point of view.

Key Experience and Qualifications:

Professional Qualifications:

  • Part/Full ACCA / ACA / ATT or similar, or qualified by experience

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a practice accounting environment if qualified
  • 10 years’ experience if qualified by experience
  • Proven experience in managing a diverse portfolio of SME clients.
  • Strong experience with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, BrightPay).

• Skills:

  • Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and UK tax legislation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Client-focused with a proactive approach to solving client issues.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Benefits:

  • Health Assure Employee Programme
  • Access to TaxAssist Training Academy
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A wide range of flexible benefits to suit you (contribution to gym membership/alternative, private medical care, buying & selling of holidays)
  • Pension
  • Flexible working – one day from home if you want it.
  • 25 days holidays + bank holidays
  • 2 Mental Health Days (duvet days)

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

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