At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare client accounts and tax returns while providing top-notch service.
- Company: Dynamic accounting firm in Kettering with a focus on client satisfaction.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking a part-time or full-time role with flexibility.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference for clients.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of accounts preparation experience and knowledge of cloud software.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location
- Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
- Purpose of the Role
To provide a high quality service to clients in the Corporate Team and to contribute to the overall development of the practice
Responsibilities
- Prepare client accounts (statutory and unincorporated), tax returns (Corporation tax and partnership business tax computations) to meet deadlines
- Identifies points for manager or partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services
- Finalises paperwork for dispatch to client or HMRC
- Liaise with client to obtain relevant information for their accounts , acting in a proactive manner and ensuring attention to detail and effective questioning of client
- Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets
- Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
- Attend courses that are appropriate to job role
- Assist clients with ad hoc book-keeping queries and other business related matters as required.
- Assist the Department Manager(s) as part of the accounts team, as required
- Critical Skills Required
- Ability to prepare incorporated and unincorporated accounts quickly and efficiently and related tax returns
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Critical Knowledge Required
- In depth accounts preparation knowledge
- Knowledge of accounting systems and their uses and benefits
Qualifications Required
Experience Required
Minimum of 2 years proven accounts preparation experience within a practice environment
Experience with using cloud accounting software such as Xero
- Personal Qualities
- Strong presence
- Quickly builds rapport and trust
- Highly confidential
- Good team player
- Resilient and energetic
- Achiever and self-motivated
- Organised
- Creative
- Analytical – quick thinker
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Job Requirements
- Live within commuting distance of Kettering
- Part time or full time - hours negotiable
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Accounts Technician in Kettering employer: Ellacotts Accountants
Ellacotts Accountants is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises integrity and teamwork. Located in Kettering, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and development, particularly for those in the Senior Rural Accounts & Tax Advisory Manager role. With a focus on delivering high-quality services to rural clients, team members are encouraged to innovate and excel, making it a rewarding place for meaningful employment.
