Job Description

You will be responsible for the efficient and accurate client related work as assigned by the Outsourced Accounts Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake efficient and accurate bookkeeping in respect of client’s accounting records.
• Prepare client’s VAT returns with a high level of technical understanding and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare client’s management accounts including relating working papers to a high degree of accuracy with a view meeting monthly/quarterly deadlines.
• Respond to ad hoc client requests in respect of their financial affairs in a timely manner.
• Build solid and trusting relationships with clients and staff.
• Collating client’s accounting records.
• Posting client’s accounting transactions into accounting software.
• Reviewing transactions to confirm their VAT treatment.
• Preparing VAT returns and related workings.
• Making appropriate accounting adjustments for the purposes of management accounts.
• Preparing management accounts working papers to evidence accurate financial results.
• Provide technical support to clients when required.

In return, the company offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience, numerous benefits and flexible working options.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified by experience
• Experience in a similar practice based role preferred
• Proficient with Xero accounting software
• Experience using Sage, QuickBooks preferred but not essential
• Proven experience preparing monthly/quarterly management accounts and supporting schedules with high level of detail.
• Advanced VAT knowledge including partial exemption, land & property, imports, foreign transactions etc.
• Proven bookkeeping experience and good client services skillset.
• Good awareness of other aspects of OMB taxation (corporation tax, employment and personal taxes)
• Exceptional level of personal organization, and a proven ability to manage own time and deadlines
• Exceptional technical competence and experience
• Demonstrate strong analytical and logical skills
• Technically up to date with awareness of relevant legislation
• Unquestionable integrity, with excellent communication skills and a flexible, adaptable and committed attitude
• Ability to work well within a highly professional team environment.
• Robust IT skills
• Able to cope with pressure