Job Description

Senior Accountant (Italian Speaker)

On behalf of our client, an established and professional company based in East London, operating in the accountancy and tax consultancy sector, Injob UK & Ireland is now looking to hire a talented and passionate

Senior Accountant (Italian Speaker)

Position Summary:

Managing accounts and oversee the firm’s day-to-day operations (i.e. preparation and submission of financial statements, VAT returns, EC Sales lists, Intrastat declarations and CIS returns; payments for customers and suppliers; general administration duties; etc.). The successful candidate will supervise a small team of junior accountants and assist them in providing estimable levels of services to a broad range of clients, from well-established companies to high net worth individuals.

Direct Report: Junior Accountants

Main Duties:
 

• Supervising, coaching and supporting a small team of junior accountants and guiding the team through deadlines and challenging tasks.
• Facilitating goal-level creation for the broader function and working with the Director to ensure the goals’ cascade to all workers.
• Managing the clients’ bank accounts, i.e. payments for customers and suppliers, general administration duties.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns, EC Sales lists, Intrastat declarations and CIS returns.
• General Bookkeeping for the production of management accounts. Support clients in drawing up detailed financial budgets; cash flow statements, revenue/cost analysis are the other leading keys.
• Management of Payroll and related end of the year declarations. Drafting of employment contracts and further advice on dealing with employees.
• Preparation and review of Personal Tax Computations and Returns, Statutory Accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships.
• Investigation and due diligence on potential clients, partners or acquisition targets by clients.
• Acting as a point of contact for tax authorities, dealing with new queries and ensuring that any HMRC inquiries are managed promptly and effectively.
• Tax planning advice on income tax and consultancy on residence, domicile and remittance basis, OWR, dealing with requests for certificates of residence and DTA with other EU countries.
• Conduct independent client listening and attend client relationship reviews with the managing director. Implement any actions required to respond to the client feedback.
• Communicating financial and goal results and key performance indicators to the Director.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years’ in accountancy practice or related environment, with at least two years in a similar supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, laws and regulations.
• Able to work autonomously and coordinate a small team.
• Accurate and detailed oriented.
• Able to deal with client enquiries in a timely and precise manner.
• Confident and Team Player.
•  Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel, accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Freeagent) and tax filing software (IRIS, TaxCalc, Tax Filer).

Ideals candidates would also have:       

• A relevant qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) would be desirable.
• Proficiency in English and Italian, a third language (French, Spanish) would be an asset.

We Offer:

• Salary: Between £30,000 to £35,000 per year + OTE depending on experience.
• Working Hours: 9 am to 6 pm - Monday to Friday.
• Contract: Full time permanent.
• The successful candidate will be able to work in an environment where he/she can get many opportunities for potential development and future growth.
• Location: London.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requirements: • Minimum of five years’ in accountancy practice or related environment, with at least two years in a similar supervisory role. • Solid knowledge of accounting principles, laws and regulations. • Able to work autonomously and coordinate a small team. • Accurate and detailed oriented. • Able to deal with client enquiries in a timely and precise manner. • Confident and Team Player. • Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment. • Proficient in MS Excel, accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Freeagent) and tax filing software (IRIS, TaxCalc, Tax Filer).• A relevant qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) would be desirable. • Proficiency in English and Italian, a third language (French, Spanish) would be an asset.