Job Description

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Description

Managing a portfolio of regular clients. Monthly, quarterly, and annually. Assist with basic client tax planning. Involvement with ad-hoc work to include: + Forecasting
+ Cashflows
+ Providing financial & tax due diligence
+ Some development opportunities
Reviewing junior work. Responsible for delivery of both statutory and management accounts with tax returns both personal and corporate. Working with division manager and directors.
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Key Responsibilities

Prepare management accounts, vat returns and financial forecasts Oversee and where necessary complete book keeping exercises. Preparing corporation tax computations and need a good knowledge of all areas of taxation. Ability to complete a set of accounts from client records to completion. Discussing and resolving accounts queries with clients. Preparing accounts files to high standard for partner/associate review. Take a leading role in managing client assignments from the planning stage all the way through to delivery to client. Reviewing work prepared by juniors/other team members and providing feedback where necessary Other ad-hoc administration duties in relation to client requirements Identifies potential problems/areas of risk and uses initiative to proactively propose solutions, addresses them or report them as appropriate Reviews work of Subordinate Ensure all documented records are updated and filed in accordance with company practice Leads on multiple assignments simultaneously, taking personal responsibility for ensuring completion in accordance with deadlines, and pro-actively identifying potential resourcing/timing issues and discussing them with Manager
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

3 -5 years post qual - ACCA/ICEAW. Stat accounts FRIS102(1a) . Corporation Tax. Personal Tax. Management accounts. Good working understanding of VAT. Strong Excel skills. Experience of training/managing juniors. Strong organisational skills. Good effective communicator. Experience with mainstream platforms such as Xero, Sage etc. 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
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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.