Job Ref: 215308923

Date: 2021-12-02 17:50:39

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ProTalent are currently working with a successful and well-established accountancy practice in Bourne End to recruit a new Accounts Semi-Senior – ideally someone looking to make the move from a larger practice into a boutique firm.

The firm:

Well known and well-respected boutique accountancy firm

Offer a broad range of accounting and business advisory services

Forward thinking and embrace technology

Great working environment

The role:

Prepare financial statements in accordance with relevant financial reporting standards from source documents/records to final accounts for review by the appropriate manager.

Prepare accounting schedules to support the balances and transactions included in the financial statements.

Adhere to proper accounting standards.

Work on a wide range of accounts.

Effectively manage time to ensure that jobs are finished within budget.

Meet deadlines.

Develop and maintain good client relations.

Liaise with clients directly or through relevant manager to resolve queries or obtain further information.

Ensure a high level of service to meet client's expectations.

Ensure that all hours worked on assignments are correctly recorded.

Make timely and relevant recommendations in relation to accounting matters, financial reporting and accounting systems in use (including software).

Bookkeeping, VAT returns and Management Accounts:

Assistance with bookkeeping, VAT return preparation

Prepare control account reconciliations and other month end procedures

Prepare quarterly management accounts for onward submission to clients

The candidate:

AAT level 3 or 4, ACCA or ACA minimum 1 year's experience

Strong practical knowledge/experience of accounts preparation within a practice environment.

Strong double entry knowledge and skill.

Cloud based accounting systems knowledge including Sage, Xero,and Quickbooks

Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel, to an intermediate level, for the production of letters and spreadsheets.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Basic tax knowledge – awareness of how to do tax computations, PAYE, VAT.

Accuracy.

Organisational/time management skills.

Confident when dealing with clients and getting your views across.

Methodical and logical thinking.

Use initiative to identify problems and provide solutions.

Ability to operate strict deadlines and handle conflicting priorities.

Ability to work within a team and to assist one another as and when required.

Thank you for your interest

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