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!