Job Description

A well-established firm of chartered accountants is recruiting for an Accounts Senior to join the team at its office in Guildford, to take responsibility for the delivery of a full range of accounts and tax services for clients. This firm is offering a role, within which, you will build and maintain strong client relationships and work closely with team members in other areas of the business.

As Accounts Senior your responsibilities will include:

• Statutory accounts preparation
• Preparation and submission self-assessment returns and a small number of trust tax returns to meet all tax deadlines
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement in the firm’s procedures and documentation
• Provide ad-hoc accounting and tax advice to clients on a wide range of issues
• Liaising with clients and HMRC
• Prepare and submit residential property CGT returns for both resident and non-resident clients
• Assist on preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Assisting with the payroll / CIS for clients
• Preparing and submission of P11D / P11Db forms
• Undertaking meetings with new and existing clients to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and win future business

We welcome applications from candidates with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Previous accounts and tax experience gained within a practice environment
• Ideally be qualified AAT, ACCA, ACA, CTA or ATT, although, part qualified or qualified by experience candidates would be considered
• Be IT literate; IRIS experience would be preferred, experience of Sage, Xero, Taxfiler, TaxCalc, Caseware or similar software would be an advantage
• Understanding of VAT on property areas
• Knowledge of all aspects of personal tax, including property, share options and RSUs, and up-to-date knowledge of developments in taxation and tax legislation
• Able to meet all deadlines including the ability to work on multiple clients simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills

This boutique practice will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary and benefits package, a varied workload with the opportunity to further develop your skills, and a friendly, supportive working environment.

We can only accept applications from candidates that have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous accounts and tax experience gained within a practice environment
• Ideally be qualified AAT, ACCA, ACA, CTA or ATT, although, part qualified or qualified by experience candidates would be considered
• Be IT literate; IRIS experience would be preferred, experience of Sage, Xero, Taxfiler, TaxCalc, Caseware or similar software would be an advantage
• Understanding of VAT on property areas
• Knowledge of all aspects of personal tax, including property, share options and RSUs, and up-to-date knowledge of developments in taxation and tax legislation
• Able to meet all deadlines including the ability to work on multiple clients simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills