Job Description

About Us :

We are a Birmingham based professional accounting and consulting firm serving a range of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. Currently we have an opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified (Part or Full) Accountant to join our thriving practice.

Job Purpose :

Accounts Preparation and related tax computations including dealing with VAT and PAYE.

General Duties:

• Maintain general ledger accounts by monitoring accounts preparation; entering amortisations of prepaid accounts; balancing job costs; updating monthly retain age, workers’ compensation, and general insurance accruals; preparing monthly entries for fixed asset deprecation, accruals, amortisation, and cost allocations.
• Summarise current financial status by analysing general ledger accounts; compiling and submitting financial statements.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Keep up to date with CPD requirements and knowledge of ethical guidelines, tax legislation and accounting procedures.

Specific Duties:

• Preparing financial documents and reports for directors, shareholders, and statutory and other bodies.
• Preparation and submission of annual accounts, quarterly VAT reports and returns for statutory bodies e.g. HMRC, Companies House.
• Preparing tax returns and submitting them to statutory bodies.
• Implementation and proper utilization of account system and policies.
• Responsible for preparing management reports e.g. monthly, quarterly management accounts for shareholders and company executives.
• Dealing with the queries, disputes and investigations of statutory bodies regarding businesses annual returns, VAT, Payroll etc.
• Overseeing and assisting the trainees regarding various accountancy tasks and administrative processes.
• Monthly and weekly payroll management for clients.
• Ensuring that the trainees are carrying out their duties effectively and diligently.

We are particularly looking for someone:

• With a wide-ranging skill set and capable of handling different responsibilities at a time.
• With good exposure to nature of small to medium size enterprises (SMEs).
• Ideally good working knowledge of software packages and systems used in accounting firms.
• With high level of personal and professional integrity.
• With strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving abilities.
• Level of qualification identified in this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude candidate with more or fewer qualifications.

Skills/Qualifications:

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant (part or full). Accounting, SFAS Rules, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Results Driven, Deadline-Oriented, PC Proficiency, Corporate Finance, Analysing Information, General Maths Skills, Objectivity.

Experience: Accountancy practice experience is ideal for the position.

Location: Birmingham, UK

Salary: GBP 24,000 - 30,000 Annual based on level of qualifications and experience.

Career level required: Experienced

Education required: Professional qualifications/accreditation (ACA or ACCA,Part or Full)

Job Type: Permanent

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant (part or full). Accounting, SFAS Rules, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Results Driven, Deadline-Oriented, PC Proficiency, Corporate Finance, Analysing Information, General Maths Skills, Objectivity.