A well-established and friendly independent firm based in Grantham currently have a vacancy in their team for a Senior/Semi-Senior Accountant on a Maternity cover basis but with a view for a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that is committed to providing exceptional accountancy and advisory services to their clients. The role will be available from May 2024 if not sooner either on a full-time or part-time (24 hours a week minimum) basis. Flexible hours will be considered for the right candidate.
A competitive package is offered including 20 days annual leave in addition to public bank holidays (additional days leave increase in-line with service), parking is provided, multiple health care benefits, and pension all entwined with a remuneration up to £40,000 pro rata depending on experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience of preparing accounts on behalf of a range of clients along with preparing and submitting Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns, computations and submissions. In addition, you will be expected to work towards developing and managing your own portfolio of clients.
As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you will have the desire to develop your accounting experience and knowledge, while fulfilling the role of a professional advisor to clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an knowledgeable accountant who has experience of working in practice on sole-trade, partnership and limited companies accounts to join a growing firm that can offer excellent progression opportunities. Not forgetting the role can be either fully office based and/or part remote working if desired, with the ability to work unsupervised.
The candidate will be responsible for:
• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and corporate tax computations
• Being able to assist junior staff with training and development
• Managing a portfolio of Clients
• Preparation of accounts for sole-traders, partnerships, charities
• Preparation & Submission of Individual Tax Returns, Company Tax Returns & Vat Returns
• Management Accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis as required
• Dealing with HMRC for any Income Tax / Corp Tax / VAT / PAYE & NI enquiries/issues and investigations
• Providing Tax Advice to clients ad-hoc
• Being involved in ad-hoc projects as required
• Being involved in the preparation of VAT returns, payroll and auto-enrolment (this is not essential but desirable)
Essential Requirements are:
• Either AAT Qualified (Level 4) or ACA / ACCA Part-Qualified, or
• Qualified by experience, candidates will be considered depending on experience
• At least 2-3 years’ previous experience in a practice environment is essential
• Excellent customer service & friendly approach
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/SAGE/QuickBooks/Xero/Syft/QuickBooks
• Full driving licence (no travel currently required)
If you are interested please contact Sarah Woulds with your CV and supporting certification quoting J9538. This role is immediately available, that said, for the right candidate a notice period would not be a problem.
Reflect Recruitment Group is acting as the Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973
