Accountant (Accounting Practice)

Salary: £19.2 – £20.64 per hour

Job Role: Accountant (Accounting Practice)
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Salary: Attractive Salary
Permanent, Full time

Due to continued growth we are seeking a capable Accounts Senior for a Top 20 firm of Chartered Accountants based in the Thames Valley. You will work with Client Managers and Directors to deliver accounting and technical support with a focus on VAT and management accounts to a range of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.

This position will also support the development of Accounts Trainees and other junior staff as appropriate.

The role includes:

Preparation of VAT returns for clients and assisting clients with book-keeping and management information
Review of VAT returns prepared by more junior members of staff
Researching VAT issues and update staff on any changes in legislation etc changes involving VAT Making Tax Digital and other developments
Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
Provide accounting software training and supporting clients with accounting software issues
Support Client Managers and Directors with the delivery of technical knowledge
Mentor and support the development of Trainees in a clear and concise manner, identify and solve knowledge gaps
Preparation of year end accounts for small limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
Draft corporation and income tax computations. Experience/Skills

Professional Experience:

Essential: AAT or qualified by experience
Essential: Previous experience working in a practice environment
Essential: A minimum of two years relevant experience
Desirable: Background working in a corporate environment. System Experience:

Essential: Microsoft Office, Accounting Software Packages
Desirable: Digita Suite, SAGE, QuickBooks, Xero, Virtual Cabinet, DEXT, Auto Entry. Other Skills and attributes:

Attention to detail
Proactive
Strong communication skills
Ability to demonstrate technical processes to suit a wide ranging audience including management, peers, trainees and clients
Confidence to build rapport manage a professional relationship with clients
Excel and accounting software knowledge
Organised with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong time management skills. Working arrangements:
 
The working week: Normal hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, to be worked from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Location: Principal work base is the Newbury office. 

Benefits:

You will be eligible for an excellent employee benefits package including hybrid working, non-contributory health care, wellbeing programme including premium gym membership discount, life assurance, free onsite parking, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and more.