Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join the finance department of a highly respected Practice Firm, with a great reputation based near High Wycombe.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and corporation tax services to clients accurately and to budget and time deadlines
• Undertake efficient and accurate bookkeeping in respect of client’s accounting records.
• Prepare client’s VAT returns with a high level of technical understanding and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare client’s management accounts including relating working papers to a high degree of accuracy with a view meeting monthly/quarterly deadlines.
• Support and mentor Accounts Assistants within the department including reviewing their work.
• Respond to ad hoc client requests in respect of their financial affairs in a timely manner.
• Build solid and trusting relationships with clients and staff.
• Collating client’s accounting records.
• Posting client’s accounting transactions into accounting software.
• Reviewing transactions to confirm their VAT treatment.
• Preparing VAT returns and related workings.
• Preparing management accounts and financial statements working papers to evidence accurate financial results.
• Making appropriate accounting adjustments for the purposes of management accounts and financial statements.
• Preparing financial statements under Financial Reporting Standards and UK GAAP.
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns and entries.
• Provide technical support to clients when required.

You will enjoy a friendly and supportive working environment that truly supports the development of the individual. My client is offering a competitive remuneration package based on experience, hybrid working, numerous benefits and flexible working options.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified by experience
• Experience in a similar practice based role preferred
• Proficient with Xero accounting software
• Experience using Sage, QuickBooks, CCH preferred
• Proven experience preparing monthly/quarterly management accounts and supporting schedules with high level of detail.
• Advanced VAT knowledge including partial exemption, land & property, imports, foreign transactions etc.
• Proven bookkeeping experience and good client services skillset.
• Good awareness of other aspects of OMB taxation (corporation tax, employment and personal taxes)
• Exceptional level of personal organization, and a proven ability to manage own time and deadlines
• Exceptional technical competence and experience
• Demonstrate strong analytical and logical skills
• Technically up to date with awareness of relevant legislation
• Unquestionable integrity, with excellent communication skills and a flexible, adaptable and committed attitude
• Ability to work well within a highly professional team environment.
• Robust IT skills
• Able to cope with pressure