Job Description

Position: Accountant Posting date: 01/12/2023 Salary: \xc2\xa330,000-33,000/year Closing date: 16/12/2023 Job type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: London Job reference: ELITE/ACA-01/2023 Summary We are recruiting an accountant for our client (Leading Accountancy firm in London). This is an excellent opportunity for a capable individual who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver excellent client service. Duties and Responsibilities will include: \xc2\xb7 Work closely with the Director to ensure the smooth operation of all finance matters. Evaluate financial information for management purposes. \xc2\xb7 Managing / overseeing relationship with our outsourced team of accountants bookkeepers and managing their workflow to support delivery of services to clients. \xc2\xb7 Managing and advising a portfolio of SME, Owner-Managed, sole-trader and individual clients, ensuring Accountancy and Business Advisory services are delivered and clients\xe2\x80\x99 needs are met in full. \xc2\xb7 Conducts financial investigations concerning insolvency, fraud, possible mergers, etc. \xc2\xb7 Preparing financial documents and reports such as; Year-End Accounts, Monthly / Quarterly Management Accounts, Corporate Tax Computations, VAT Returns and personal self-assessment tax returns for clients. \xc2\xb7 Plan and oversee implementation of accountancy system and policies. \xc2\xb7 Assisting and advising clients, acting as first point of contact for all queries, advising on tax problems and contesting disputed claim before tax official. \xc2\xb7 Resolution of finance-related queries. \xc2\xb7 Assist with end-of-year preparation and procedures for clients including preparation of tax returns, advising on tax problems and contests disputed claim before tax official Provide financial support to team members. \xc2\xb7 Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role. Requirements: \xc2\xb7 Strong communication skills, both written and verbal to facilitate client relationship development and be confident corresponding with clients and HMRC by email and over the phone. \xc2\xb7 Part-qualified or qualified in CIMA or ACCA. \xc2\xb7 Ambitious, self-starter with an excellent attitude and able to deliver work to target and deadlines. \xc2\xb7 Minimum 4 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a similar role within an accountancy firm. \xc2\xb7 Basic understanding of accounting processes and procedures \xc2\xb7 Technically capable of producing statutory financial statements and \xc2\xb7 managing information to a high standard. \xc2\xb7 Experience of calculating and submitting client VAT returns, corporation tax and personal tax. \xc2\xb7 Knowledge of accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Zero, Taxcalc and Sage. \xc2\xb7 Awareness of the provisions of the Data Protection Act and be able to apply these within the organisation. \xc2\xb7 Good level of competence in Excel, Word and Outlook and computerised accounting software. Desirable \xc2\xb7 Good communication and listening skills to facilitate client relationship development. \xc2\xb7 Good organisational skills used in planning own work. \xc2\xb7 Calm and professional disposition. \xc2\xb7 Self-motivated and enthusiastic. \xc2\xb7 Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines. \xc2\xb7 Able to work in a busy office environment that often demands high levels of concentration. \xc2\xb7 Able to respond effectively to changing priorities. \xc2\xb7 Able to manage high volume workload. \xc2\xb7 Able to work effectively with minimal management guidance / supervision. \xc2\xb7 Willingness to accept responsibility. \xc2\xb7 Good analytical and problem-solving ability. \xc2\xb7 Interest in learning new skills. This vacancy will close on 16 December 2023 Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify the job description at any time based on business needs. Job Type: Full-time Salary: \xc2\xa330,000.00-\xc2\xa333,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrow, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (required)

Experience:

• accounting: 7 years (required)

Work Location: In person