At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and prepare year-end accounts and tax returns.
- Company: Established accountancy practice in Lichfield with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for mentorship and career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop your skills while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK accountancy practice and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Accountant
Location
Lichfield
Salary
Competitive, depending on experience
Working Pattern
Full-time, agreed core hours with hybrid flexibility
About the Role
An established accountancy practice is seeking a Year-End Accounts professional to join their Lichfield office.
This role involves taking ownership of a portfolio of clients as their primary contact for year-end accounting and corporation tax needs.
Working alongside two Senior Accountants and supported by junior staff, this position offers an ideal opportunity to manage key client relationships and guide trainees.
Key Responsibilities
- Portfolio Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of clients, managing the overall relationship and day-to-day year-end queries.
- Core Technical Delivery: Responsible for the preparation and completion of year-end accounts and corporation tax returns.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Liaise with internal teams handling VAT returns, payroll, and bookkeeping duties.
- Team Development: Support and mentor junior staff, trainees, and apprentices in the office.
- Senior Liaison: Work directly alongside two Senior Accountants within the Lichfield structure.
Requirements
- Practice Experience: Solid grounding within a UK accountancy practice focused on year-end financial statement preparation and tax compliance.
- Client Relationship Skills: Ability to build strong relationships as a primary client contact.
- Communication & Mentorship: Strong interpersonal skills to guide junior colleagues and collaborate across teams.
- Working Style: Willingness to work office-based initially during onboarding, transitioning to an agreed set-day hybrid arrangement.
- Salary & Benefits
- Holiday Allowance: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (Holiday year runs May to April). Extra day of leave per year of service after 2 years.
- Pension Scheme: Workplace auto-enrolment pension scheme.
- Flexible Working: Standard core hours agreed upon hiring (options for 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, or 9:00 AM starts) with set-day hybrid options once settled.
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