Semi Senior Accountant

This is an amazing opportunity for a talented Semi Senior Accountant punching above their weight division with a view to becoming a Senior Accountant within 12 month of joining us. You must have a passion for external audits, as your main line of work and forward thinking attitude, to excel in our excellent working environment.

The Job

You will be responsible for:

Involvement in external audits undertaking planning, fieldwork and completion work in readiness for review;  Assisting the manager and partners in completion of audit file including drafting accounts, review of disclosures under FRS 102 requirements;  Drafting closing meeting agenda’s, attending closing meeting to discuss the audit and close of audit files; Accounts and tax return preparation for limited companies, sole traders, charities and partnerships; Compiling VAT Returns, payroll and other general accounting tasks;  Responsible for a portfolio of client deadlines across a range of sectors Produce CGT and IHT calculations;  Engage with clients in a friendly and professional manner;  Corresponding with HMRC enquiries, investigation and compliance checks;  Production of analysis and reports in preparation for client meetings;  Handle day to day enquiries and queries from clients;  Reviewing Juniors work

Experience requirements:

Minimum of 4 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment of which 3 years must be solid external audit work;  Either Part-qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualifications (audit paper must be completed) or an ACCA affiliate looking for audit practical experience to have your work experience signed off Sound knowledge of UK GAAP, accounting standards and tax regulations;  Experience in preparing financial statements and management accounts;  Experience in external audits;  Experience in tax advisory role is preferable;  Experience in handling HMRC enquiries and Compliance checks;  Experience with accountancy and audit software such as CaseWare, Iris, Xero, QuickBooks, Payroll Manager, BTC

Skills requirements:

Strong attention to detail;  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;  Good written and verbal communication skills; Good working knowledge of audit software to document the audit evidence;  We use CaseWare Professional and organised approach to work;  Effective time management ability;  Ability to work efficiently under pressure to manage workload to meet deadlines

Our Benefits:

In house training by practice professionals;  Funded professional study CPD;  Support Staff pension scheme;  Progression opportunities;  Fantastic work environment;  Discounted onsite parking;  28 days annual leave (including normal statutory bank holidays)