Holmes Peat Thorpe | LMJ Chartered Accountant is hiring for the position of Assistant Ac-countant - part/full-time to provide accounting, tax and audit support with other related ac-tivities undertaken by the company where required. This is the perfect opportunity for the candidate who is looking to grow and commit to long term career opportunity. The existing team is dynamic and keen to provide a high level of service to their clients at all times and is looking for someone who is equally driven to provide quality service/support to our clients. The firm's brand and cultural values are built around Quality, Delivery, Hon-esty and Respect. These values are absolute essential for the role holder to demonstrate and maintain in this role.
The ideal candidate should exhibit high technical accounting standards, excellent communi-cation skills, and have an ability to take initiative, and prioritize daily tasks. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multi-faceted role.
ResponsibilitiesThe role holder should have clear understanding and demonstrable experience of accounting and tax compliance requirements. He/she will be responsible for supporting Account Man-ager on a set of client portfolio from various sectors, predominately the responsibilities will include:

• Accounts preparation and filling for sole traders, partnerships and Limited Companies under UK HMRC & Company Law requirements;
• Personal Tax Returns
• Corporation Tax Returns
• Payroll Management and reporting;
• Value Added Tax -VAT returns;
• Providing support on audit and Independent Reviews
• Supporting a varied portfolio of clients.Assisting with the development of the business Essential Requirements require:
• Proven experience from a practice background;
• Able to produce & file set of accounts;
• Able to produce company tax computations and file returns independently;
• Able to complete personal tax returns independently;
• Demonstrable experience with accounting/tax software's for account production and fillings including Xero, QuickBooks, SAGE, VT etc.;
• Minimum 2 years' hands on experience with a reputable practice;
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) If you are a team player, hands on UK accounting & Tax compliance experience with great communications skills and a desire to be the best, then please apply now. Salary is depend-ent on the relevant experience, skill set and knowledge.Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 2+ years of experience in related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, QuickBooks, Xero and/or Sage/VT
• Strong organizational and analytical skills Detail oriented