Practice Accountant / Client Manager
Location: Office based in Banbury, OX16 2EH.
Salary: Basic Salary of £50K with OTB of £60K+
Pension; Company pension scheme
Training; In-house training program and ongoing CPD
Support; Employee assistance program - Health Assured
Contract: Full time, permanent.
Holidays: 22 days holiday + bank holidays.
TaxAssist Accountants are the largest network of accountants who focus their accountancy skills specifically on small businesses and taxpayers needing a tax return in the UK. We specialize in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings and tax advice to small businesses and individuals.
We are looking for a Practice Accountant to join our expanding accountancy practice. We provide a friendly, flexible and proactive all year-round service to small to medium businesses and individuals in the local area.
Practice Accountant - Responsibilities:
• You will have a couple of years post qualification experience and will be very able to deal with the accounting and taxation needs of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and individual taxpayers.
o Preparation and review of Accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
o Preparation and review of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for Sole Traders, Rental Property Income, Individuals and Partnerships
o Preparation and review of Corporation Tax Computations for Limited Companies
o Preparation, review and submission of VAT Returns
• As well as a high degree of technical competence you will enjoy integrating with local business community and a have a real desire to help local businesses.
• You already know that excellent customer service is key to the success of our business.
• You are looking for a role with a very high degree of autonomy but at the same time have the drive to deliver results in line with the business plan.
• You will be a leader with a strong desire to build the team to meet achievable targets.
• Marketing will be a key driver to success, and you will be open new ideas and initiatives to drive business development.
• Provision of client-focused support including client meetings, dealing with client queries via phone, email and in person
• Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing between clients/visitors/enquirers and staff and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public
• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures
• Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility
• Management and guidance of junior staff Plus, other duties consistent with the grade as directed.
What we need from you:
• ACCA/ICAEW or AAT qualified or equivalent or qualified by experience
• Recent and relevant experience in a practice environment
• Current working knowledge of UK tax laws and accounting standards applicable to small business
• Strong knowledge of computerised accounting systems
• Genuine desire to be a trusted advisor to small business clients
• You must have good people skills, be highly organised and be able to work unsupervised to strict deadlines. You must have a good command of the English language (both spoken and written) as the job involves writing of technical emails to clients
• Conscientious, committed and reliable
• Able to work to tight deadlines without compromising the quality of your work
• Experience of using QuickBooks Online, TaxCalc and Office 365 would be extremely beneficial
• A proven track record of several years' work within one or more businesses
Must have a “can do” attitude and be able to work independently with appropriate support. You should be proactive, motivated and willing to learn, with a problem-solving attitude. You will be confident in engaging with clients to build a rapport and offer solutions and direction.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!
