Job Description

This is an established firm that is enjoying a period of growth, hence the need to recruit.

As Accountant your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of sole trader accounts, partnership accounts and rental accounts
• Preparation of tax returns for individuals and partnerships, calculation of income tax and capital gains tax liabilities, filing returns with HM Revenue & Customs
• Preparation of company accounts, corporation tax computation and form CT600, iXBRL tagging of company accounts
• Bookkeeping and preparing clients’ VAT returns
• All aspects of clients’ payroll including running monthly payrolls, dealing with joiners, leavers, pay rises, bonuses, end of year submissions, auto enrolment and completion of form P11Ds
• Review and supervision of junior staff
• Company secretarial duties including arranging for new incorporations, preparation of and filing annual Confirmation Statements, dealing with issues in respect of changes in directors and/or shareholders
• Preparation of accountant references for lenders and landlords
• Checking HM Revenue & Customs’ Statements of Account, tax calculations and PAYE Coding Notices
• Ad hoc liaisons with clients and HM Revenue & Customs
• Office admin as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified or part qualified or be exceptionally qualified by experience Significant experience gained within a practice environment Preferably have experience of running a portfolio of clients or the ability to do so Have excellent written and verbal communication skills