Job Description

The key responsibilities for this Practice Accountant position at a leading Accountancy firm based in Sunderland are:

* Statutory accounts preparation for limited companies.
* Management accounting and bookkeeping.
* VAT returns.
* Preparation and submission of Self-Assessment Returns.
* Networking and business development.
* Liaising with clients, Companies House and third parties.
* Preparation of management accounts.
* Managing a portfolio of clients.
* Supporting junior members of the team.
* Liaising with clients on accounts and tax issues as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* ACA/ACCA/MAAT qualified. * Proven track record of practice experience. * Technical experience in all aspects of accounts production. * Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. * Confident to build client relationships and focus on client service. * IRIS Accounts experience is preferred. * You will possess good accounting systems knowledge and preferably have experience of Iris, Sage and cloud software such as KashFlow. * Great communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are paramount, and the role would suit someone who enjoys dealing directly with clients.