Management Accountant – Practice

Our client, a top 20 firm of Chartered Accountants, has opportunities for Management Accountants in the City, Hayes and across the South East.

Successful candidates will be working on a portfolio of clients, covering a variety of business activities and sizes. You may be asked, on occasion, to work at other offices and clients’ premises as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Data processing
Reconciliation of control accounts – bank, purchase ledger, sales ledger, PAYE, wages etc
Calculation and posting of accruals and prepayments, journal entries
Preparation of VAT returns and associated legislation returns, including cash accounting and partial exemption
Preparation of management accounts
Preparation of year end accounts to 1st draft stages
Communicate with and deal with any queries from clients, including attending their premises when required
Ability to communicate confidently with Partners/Managers regarding your clients
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

and understanding of working with clients across a broad range of sectors and industries
Competent with manual and computerised bookkeeping
Able to produce accounts for sole traders and partnerships
Clear and confident communication techniques and ability to feedback to all members of staff
Strong organisational skills
Ability to manage time to meet deadlines
Able to travel to all areas of London and occasionally other locations if required
Good IT skills including confidence with using Sage Line 50 and Excel
Online software experience across a diverse range of packages is advantageous
ESSENTIAL

Applicants must have recently been responsible for dealing with a substantial client portfolio, and will have gained their experience through working in Practice.