Spec

Manage own portfolio of limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals and take full responsibility for client service delivery

Prepare sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts

Prepare corporation tax returns and business tax computations

Book-keeping and preparation of management accounts and VAT returns

Preparation of Forms P11d, company secretarial forms/submissions, personal taxreturns as required

Manage ad hoc special assignments as required

Manage junior staff and provide technical support

Responsibility for maintaining the firm's technical standards

Participate in development of new value-added client services

Participate in the firm's marketing initiatives

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified

Minimum of 2 years experience in an accountancy practice

Technically able and up-to-date

Sound double entry, able to prepare accounts from any accountingrecords Sound knowledge of VAT and business tax

Good IT skills inc.

Excel and Word

Knowledge of TaxCalc Accounts Production and Business Tax, Sage, Xero and Quickbooks an advantage (or alternative accounting/tax packages)

Knowledge of personal tax an advantage

Knowledgeable in a range of academic subjects, not just accounting or maths, an advantage

Good business sense (demonstrable interest in business - from previous jobs/roles)

Characteristics

Professional

Enthusiastic

Keen to assist in growing the firm

Willing to assist in developing new services

Inquisitive

Keen to learn

Thorough (without being pedantic)

Efficient (commercially aware)

Resourceful (able to research matters as required)

Adaptable (inc. willing and able to take on all manner of tasks - mundane or complex)

Conscientious

Responsive to clients' needs

Responsive to tasks set by MD and willingness to assist team members

Willing to work both in an office environment or from home

Punctual

Personable/polite

Good communicator - both clear verbal and accurate written skills

Confident (to deal with clients by phone/face to face)

Does not rely on/hide behind emails

Perceptive

Proactive - able to spot business opportunities

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Smart (presentable to clients/colleagues)