General Practice Accountant
- Employer
- The Recruitment Lounge Ltd
- Location
- Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Apr 28, 2021
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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The Company
A professional yet forward thinking and innovative independent accountancy practice. A company where innovation and service is at the very top of its game!
The Job
Our client is looking to recruit an EXPERIENCED GENERAL PRACTICE ACCOUNTANT to join their well-established and growing firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors. Your role would be to deliver a range of accounting and tax services and support to their business clients.
Duties
- To look after own portfolio of business clients
- Taking on and managing new clients
- Assisting and training other members of staff
- Reviewing and completing work such as bookkeeping, VAT and accounts
- Meet statutory deadlines for VAT, Payroll, Statutory Accounts, Company and Self-Assessment Tax Returns
- Supporting clients with running their businesses including regularly reporting to clients on how their business is performing
- Liaising with HMRC on behalf of client
- To look for opportunities to improve internal processes and technology.
You'll need
- At least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice
- Proficient user of Xero (or similar)
- Previously been responsible for managing a portfolio of clients
- Completion of Self-Assessment Tax returns
- Completion of year end accounts and CT600
- Able to review new technology and optimise for clients' benefit
Essentials
- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Commitment to providing top quality client service
- Have a positive can-do attitude
- A team player but able to work independently and self-motivate
- Ability to follow a system but make suggestions for improvements
- Highly motivated and pro-active
- Comfortable to research solutions but balanced by knowing when to consult with others
- Attention to detail with a methodical approach
- Must be able to display initiative and act decisively when necessary
- Commercial mindset
Perks
- Competitive salary + other incentives + yearly wage reviews
- Currently working remotely 9 - 5.30. Although for the right person, flexible working in the future with some working at head office as required
- Great culture & team environment
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