Our client is a charted accountancy firm based in Worcestershire, who is looking for an Accountant with experience in management accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT to manage a portfolio of clients. The role is paying up to £42k and requires 3 days per week in the office. Experience in practice is essential.
What you'll do:
Manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed business clients, ensuring their financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently.
Prepare management accounts including month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for multiple clients.
Complete and submit VAT returns using practical VAT knowledge to identify queries and resolve issues promptly.
Provide comprehensive bookkeeping support by maintaining up-to-date accounting records for each client.
Work with CIS and PAYE/payroll-related accounting information where relevant to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Balance multiple recurring deadlines such as VAT submissions, management accounts cycles, and urgent client requests simultaneously.
Proactively chase information from clients, anticipate requirements, and keep work progressing without needing reminders from colleagues or clients.
Manage client expectations professionally by responding to changing priorities and urgent requests with sensitivity and understanding.
Utilise cloud accounting systems effectively, providing practical support and training to clients when needed.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across the wider finance teams, supporting junior colleagues through review and guidance.
What you bring:
Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential, ideally in environments where client-facing responsibilities were central.
Strong practical VAT knowledge demonstrated through preparation of VAT returns for multiple clients.
Experience preparing management accounts including completion of month-end processes such as journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Good bookkeeping experience with a sound understanding of double-entry accounting principles and reconciliations across various ledgers.
Working knowledge of CIS and PAYE/payroll-related accounting information rele...
Practice Accountant in Worcester employer: Robert Walters Careers
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