Practice Accountant

My client is a boutique practice based at the end of Main Street in Garforth, they work from modern and bright offices in a great location. 

The team are passionate proactive accountants and are keen to deliver a high quality of service to their clients. 

Due to continued growth and exciting plans, they are looking to add an Accountant to their sociable team. 

What we are looking for: 

This role is to provide professional accounting services to fee-paying clients who could be private individuals, sole traders, small/medium limited companies, partnerships, LLP's, CIC's or public sector organisations.

This is a varied role preparing and reviewing figures and, where required, making recommendations based on this to improve profitability and reduce tax liabilities.

You will be required to profitably deliver work across a portfolio of clients, working with a team of staff to ensure the highest possible standards of client service at all times and to take an active role in the growth of the office through the identification of opportunities and involvement in the business development process.

To get involved in all aspects of preparing statutory accounts
Review statutory accounts
Preparation and review trading accounts
Preparation and review of VAT returns
Preparation and review of Corporation tax returns
Preparation and review of Personal tax returns
Supervising monthly and weekly payroll for clients, including auto-enrolment
Advising on tax planning
Maintaining records and management information
Overseeing bookkeeping tasks of junior colleagues and trainees
Attending client meetings pre-year end and post-year-end
Meeting new clients to ensure smooth sign up process
Attendance at events and seminars promoting the business

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ACA or ACCA qualification is ideal, but if you are part qualified and nearing the end of your exams or a QBE, then you will still be considered
Practice experience essential
Commercially aware
Well-developed people skills to relate to clients and colleagues
Very good organisational and time management skills
Competent understanding of Microsoft Word & Excel
Sage, QuickBooks, Xero and payroll software experience highly desired
Very good analytical thinking and problem solver
Attention to detail
Understands Data Protection

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice, they aren’t just accountants they value their clients and work together as true business partners.

If this sounds like you please apply today.

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