Semi- Senior Accountant New

Job Description

• Preparation of statutory accounts including bank reconciliation, control account reconciliation, fixed asset accounting, calculation of debtors and creditors, nominal ledger accounting and preparation of trial balance, etc
• Submitting Year End accounts using accounts production software
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Maintaining accounts for clients to the required standard
• Personal tax returns
• Corporation tax computations
• Assisting the team in carrying out internal audit work
• Dealing with client queries and liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts and financial forecasts.
• General book-keeping on behalf of multiple clients using relevant accounting systems (including Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, Digita and IRIS)
• Visit client premises to set up and maintain book-keeping records and quarterly VAT returns.

• Have a strong understanding of accounts preparation and be either qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience with cloud software such as SAGE, Xero, QuickBooks and Free Agent.
• Being proficient in Digita would be beneficial
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to prioritise.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relations. Ensure a high level of service to meet client expectations.
• Building up good working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Working as part of a team as well as independently
• Good commercial awareness
• Tax planning and structures are an advantage