THE FIRM

• General practice firm with a wide variety of clients in a number of industries, ranging from small sole traders through to groups of medium sized companies requiring statutory audit.

THE CANDIDATE

• Qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• Experience of supervising more junior members of staff.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with clients directly and build a good relationship.
• Good technical knowledge of accounting standards (in particular FRS 102 and FRS 102 1a), corporation tax, VAT and personal taxes.
• Working knowledge of Iris suite of accountancy software and CCH personal tax would be a strong advantage, though not essential.
• Prior experience of service charge accounting would be beneficial, but again not essential.
• Ideally suits someone that is either an Accounts and Tax semi-senior looking to take the next step in to a more senior position or an existing Accounts and Tax senior looking for a new challenge. Further progression is available for the right person.
• Should be keen to help the firm to continue on its development path and build and expand the business.

• Reporting directly to the directors, managing a portfolio of clients.
• Working alongside the firm’s Directors to manage the workflow of staff.
• Dealing with clients and being a first point of contact.
• Preparing accounts, corporation tax and personal tax returns for clients.
• Reviewing accounts and tax work performed by more junior members of staff and provision of training as necessary.