Practice Accountant

Practice Accountant
Location: Working between our Practices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience plus 10% performance related bonus.
Contract: Full time, permanent.
Benefits: Flexibility. In-house training programme and ongoing CPD. Employee assistance programme - Health Assured.
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 specialise 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:
• Preparation and review of Accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Preparation and review of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for Sole Traders, Rental Property Income, Individuals and Partnerships
• Preparation and review of Corporation Tax Computations for Limited Companies
• Preparation, review and submission of VAT Returns
• Provision of client-focused support including client meetings
• 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
• Manage, organise and update relevant data using database applications
• 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
• Dealing with client queries via phone, email and in person
• Provision of client-focused support including client meetings
• Plus, other duties consistent with the grade as directed.
What we need from you:
• ACCA/ICAEW 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 smallbusiness
• 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
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