Job Description

Senior Accountant responsibilities:

• Sign off VAT returns
• Sign off CIS submissions to HMRC
• Sign off sole trader accounts and partnership for a client meeting
• Prepare limited company accounts
• Deal with clients regarding accounting and ad hoc queries
• Prepare VAT returns for certain clients and Management Information for selected clients
• Prepare self-assessment tax returns
• Prepare capital allowances computations and corporation tax returns
• File accounts and tax returns to HMRC
• Bookkeeping for certain complex VAT clients
• Attend client offices where necessary to complete bookkeeping and accounting work
• Review work of Junior and/or Apprentice and Semi Seniors
• Provide on-going training and technical experience/support for other staff
• Provide support to the Manager/Partner on technical matters
• Keep up to date with tax and accounting changes and legislation
• Prepare Capital Gains Tax calculations and computations for tax returns
• Hold and attend client meetings
• Provide advice to clients on tax and accounting matters
• Prepare and review Company Secretarial work and Annual Returns - when required
• Prepare payroll and Auto Enrolment Pensions - where required
• Attend accounting Seminars and Webinars for technical updates
• Manage office in Manager/Partner’s absence

What will you get in return?

• Study Support (Financial)
• Competitive salary (DOE)

• A fun and supportive working environment
• On-Site Parking
• 20 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Exposure to Partner Portfolio

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A minimum of 3 years’ recent Accounts experience (preferably in a busy, fast-paced, but small practice Accounting environment) Actively studying towards ACCA/ACA or newly qualified Good IT skills Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Highly organised Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines Within a 40 minute Commutable distance to Hemel Hempstead