Part time Accountant

We are seeking a skilled person to join our client’s friendly family run team as a practice accountant, completing year-end and management accounts along with associated tax returns. The successful candidate will play a primary role in supporting the team and a wide range of clients.

The part time hours are Monday - Friday - 3 - 4 days and can be limited to within school hours if this suits you or around any other potential commitments

The role will include

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• Preparation of accounts (Ltd Co, LLP, sole trade, partnership)
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• Preparation of Company tax returns
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• Company Secretarial work as and when required
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• Preparation of personal and partnership tax returns as required
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• Assistance with VAT, payroll, CIS and bookkeeping as required
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• Preparation of management accounts
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• Liaising with clients, other members of the accounts team, book keepers and payroller in order to obtain the required information to prepare client accounts
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• Assisting junior staff with their training and development as and when required
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• Completion of own timesheet on a daily basis
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• Recording all relevant conversations and points forward via the practice software
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• Completion of one-off tasks as directed
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• To keep abreast of any changes in the software systems used
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• To follow the policies and procedures of the Practice
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• Organisation and planning of own workload and prioritising to meet deadlines
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• Ad hoc client support
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Key responsibilities

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• Produce a high standard of work within strict deadlines
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• Report to Managers on a regular basis with respect to workload
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• Identify own training and development needs
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• Ensure compliance with deadlines
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Key attributes required

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• Ability to undertake personal and corporate tax work
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• An understanding of payroll processing
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• Good IT skills and knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook as well as book keeping and accounts preparation software
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• Proactive with a positive attitude and logical approach to tasks with the ability to understand wider implications
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• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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• Team player willing to offer assistance and guidance to junior staff
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• Practice experience essential
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• Qualified ACCA or equivalent
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If you feel this is the right role for you, please apply today!