At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client accounts, prepare financial statements, and support junior staff.
- Company: Join a growing nationwide group of accountants in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a dynamic workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping clients navigate their financial journeys.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in accounting or 8+ years Qualified By Experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An exciting position has become available for a Practice Accountant and client manager to join a growing nationwide group of accountants within the local office based in St Helens.
The Ideal Client Manager will be able to demonstrate substantial accounting experience and abilities, and should be able to communicate and provide support to the line manager, colleagues and clients on a regular basis.
Role Responsibilities
- Preparing year-end accounts for a variety of clients including complex limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, etc using accounting software and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Preparing corporation tax computations and returns for review by the managers.
- Preparing deferred tax calculations and proof of tax reconciliations.
- VAT returns preparation and knowledge of MTD required.
- Able to prepare periodic management accounts for management information purposes.
- Ensuring year-end company accounts and corporation tax returns are submitted in accordance with Companies House and HMRC deadlines respectively.
- Dealing with client queries via phone, email and in person where required.
- Managing your own small portfolio of clients subject to the general oversight of your line manager/Partner.
Qualifications and Skills
- Fully or part-qualified with appropriate technical qualification and with at least 5 years’ experience in practice OR Qualified By Experience (QBE) with at least 8 years’ experience in practice and working to a high level.
- Able to produce a final set of accounts to a good level for Partner review based on UK accountancy standards.
- Experience in auditing techniques would be desirable but not necessary.
- Up to date with accounting training and CPD requirements.
- Experience of using accounting software to an advanced level.
- Strong knowledge of Excel.
- Good knowledge of business tax matters.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of CCH accountancy software – preferred but training will be provided if competent on another accountancy software.
- Knowledge of Sage accountancy software – preferred (training can be provided if needed).
- Able to review work done by junior staff.
- Able to provide support and training to junior staff.
Diversity & Inclusion
At bk plus, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution to our company and to our clients.
