At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in delivering high-quality cloud accounting services to clients.
- Company: Award-winning accountancy practice based in Caterham, Surrey.
- Benefits: 20 days holiday, health plan, workplace pension, and remote work options.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and lead digital accounting transformations.
- Qualifications: Experience in preparing accounts and tax returns; strong cloud software skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
An award-winning accountancy practice based in Caterham, Surrey requires an experienced accountant able to lead others in the team with cloud accounting. In this role you will provide a high standard of technical service to clients, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with client requirements.
You will be responsible for:
- Working from client provided and in-house done bookkeeping to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self-employed accounts
- Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) with appropriate calculations
- Completing self-assessment tax returns for individuals and self-employed traders
- Assisting in-house bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries, especially when needed to correct errors and updating and reconciling ledgers
- Carrying out VAT checks and reviews of bookkeepers' work
- Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks
- Complying with financial laws, regulations and standards alongside in-house policies
- Reporting discrepancies and issues (including potential fraud) to senior management
- Migrating clients onto cloud bookkeeping including setting up opening balances and integrating any third-party apps (e.g., tills, sales channels, stock control, payment systems etc.)
You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills and manage time effectively and efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met with excellent accuracy and attention to detail. Keeping personal accounting qualifications up to date is essential.
Requirements Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in preparing company and self-employed accounts and tax returns, including dealing with HMRC
- Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero (including client onboarding)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
- Excellent communication skills and a polite telephone manner
- High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under deadlines
- Accountancy practice background preferred
Benefits:
- Location: Based in Caterham with the option to work from home one day a week
- Full-time role: Monday to Friday (9 am to 5 pm)
- Benefits: 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure)
- Workplace Pension scheme
- Health Plan
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to take on a leadership role and work in a forward-thinking, award-winning practice. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead digital accounting transformations, apply now or contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment for more details!
