Qualified ACA/ACCA or Qualified by experience Accountant required to join the Business Services team within a leading Accountancy Practice in Saxmundham (hybrid)
About the teamThe Business Services team support small and medium-sized businesses in a variety of sectors and business structures including limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, not-for profit organisations/charities, and professional firms. The team provide a mix of services which cover bookkeeping, management accounts, year-end accounts preparation, personal & corporate tax, and other accounting matters, meaning they can offer you exposure to a broad portfolio of work. They pride themselves on being an approachable, supportive, friendly and sociable team.
About the role
- This role provides great opportunities for personal and career development, growth and progression.
- The role will predominantly involve preparing financial accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, along with corporation and personal tax compliance.
- You will liaise directly with clients to clear queries as well as meetings to discuss the financial statements, provide additional advice & guidance as they may require, and generally building relationships as a trusted professional advisor.
- You will also assist with the development of trainees, including reviewing their work and providing feedback.
- The successful candidate will need to be equally effective in working both as part of a team, and alone, either within our office or at client sites.
Essential Skills and experience:
- You should hold the ICAEW/ACCA qualification or be able to demonstrate that you are qualified by experience to a similar level.
- A high level of IT proficiency and the ability to use various packages, in particular MS Office (Word, Excel), Xero, Quickbooks and Sage. Prior experience of CCH software would be useful.
- A minimum of 2 years of previous (recent) experience within a UK accountancy practice environment, in a role involving frontline contact with clients.
- Previous involvement in accounts preparation work and tax returns for both unincorporated and corporate clients.
- Excellent communication skills: confident and articulate in dealing with a wide range of clients.
- Tenacious, thorough and self-motivated attitude with an expert eye for detail, good organisational skills and the ability to identify and deal with potential issues.
- Competent in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
- A proven track record of working to deadlines and effectively handling multiple priorities, with a positive attitude to problem-solving and working in a small team.
- Must have UK driving licence and own transport to facilitate visits to client sites.
The package includes;
- Competitive salary
- Study support
- Flexible working
- Dress for your diary
- Death in service
- Cycle to work
- Free parking
- Health care
- Holiday purchase
- Contributory pension
- Private medical
- Shopping discounts
- Sick pay
- Well-being support
- Social events
Interested? Please apply on line or contact Cara Whyte at Hays or
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