Senior Accountant

Description

Our client a forward thinking, independent accountancy practice is seeking an Accountant to join their growing team in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

The position will involve being responsible for a mixed portfolio of clients including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies from start-ups to turnovers of GBP10M, dealing with accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. You will also assist other areas of the business as and when required.

Key Duties:-

Prepare, send and submit accounts and tax returns for a mix of clients including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited CompaniesProvide training, mentorship and technical guidance to your accounting team (and wider businesses where appropriate).Check and review accounting and taxation work produced by your team, providing constructive feedback and trainingLiaise with clients via phone, email and in person, attending meetings where necessary and dealing with any queries and chasing necessary documentationBe involved with the onboarding of new clients, integrating them into your own portfolioTo assess and advise clients on their tax positionComplete, review and prepare bookkeeping and VAT returns where requiredReview and advise clients on advisory level to include cashflow, budgets, pricing etc. (further training on our advisory systems will be provided)Prepare and execute year end client meetingsCarry out and deliver client fee reviewsMaintain electronic filing of books and records both internally as well as management of client administration and recordsAct as liaison between clients and HM Revenue & Customs to deal with and resolve queries.Manage and maintain professional development and learning and carry out relevant CPD required by your professional bodyAttend network events when requiredEnsure all deadlines are met with HMRC, SLA etc.Undertake any other ad-hoc duties to assist the business as and when requiredYou will ideally have at least 4-5 years' practice experience with a good accounts background and preferably hold a professional qualification such as AAT, ACCA or ACA or equivalent.

A good working knowledge of Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext and FreeAgent would also be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity with a friendly professional firm, with a flexible working environment, with one day working from home and good benefits and prospects for progression.

Ad ID: 5418005233