Job Description

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Description

Assisting client manager with delivery of statutory accounts, MI and tax returns. Ad-hoc bookkeeping duties. Working directly with client managers.
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Key Responsibilities

Preparation of annual financial statements ensuring compliance with all current reporting standards, for review by manager / partner Preparation of supporting accounting schedules and reconciliations, obtaining relevant documentation to evidence amounts in the financial statements Maintains confidentiality as a Data Processor in accordance with GDPR Identifies potential problems/areas of risk and uses initiative to proactively addresses them or report them as appropriate Preparation of basic tax computations and schedules (assistance from tax department, where required, in more complex situations) for inclusion in the annual financial statements Preparation of finalisation meeting agenda to highlight any discussion points required with the client Ensuring all relevant submissions to Companies House and HMRC are completed before deadlines
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum 4 years' experience. Part qualified ACCA/ICEAW. Stat accounts FRIS102(1a). Corporation Tax . Personal Tax. Management accounts. Good working understanding of VAT. Strong Excel skills. Experience of book keeping platforms to include Xero and Sage. CCH experience a preference, but training will be given.
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What we Offer

Our people, join and stay at Cowgills because of the positive and enjoyable culture that our people create, we can guarantee you'll really love working here As an independent firm there are many opportunities to expand your knowledge and work in a variety of business sectors Flexible working Incredible development and career growth - we make your career our priority Wide list of benefits including access to counselling services, subsidised health, cycle to work scheme and mental health support A highly competitive salary (details available on request)


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About Cowgills

We're not your ordinary accountancy firm, far from it. While we're one of the North West's leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, we've never lost sight of the fact that we work with people, not just numbers.