Job Description

We are looking to recruit a full time Practice Accountant with a minimum of two years post qualification experience working in an accountancy practice (ACCA /ACA Qualified).We expect you to carry out the day to day activities necessary to maintain highly efficient, flexible and responsive accounting service, creating and implementing a strategy to achieve the clients goals. You will be highly efficient, flexible & ensure work meets our high service standards.
Key Features

• Provide a core service of preparing: Financial Statements, Corporation, Partnership, Individual, Trust & Estate Tax Returns, Management Accounts and Cash flow Forecasting.

• Maintain all required documentation in compliance with legal requirements.

• Ensure and review adequate financial controls are in place and are adhered to.

• Developing and implementing a strategy to achieve the clients goals using the services provided by Chesterton House Accounting Services and utilize knowledge of Tax Planning, Accountancy Practices and the client’s situation.

• Assisting the Financial Planning & Legal team on Tax Planning and Accountancy Service matters.

• Developing and growing our ideal client bank, and growing referrals to other departments in Chesterton House where necessary.

• Following and improving company processes and procedures, and ensuring all work produced meets our high service standards, along with conforming to regulation, accepted accounting principles and ethics.

Responsibilities and knowledge

• To have knowledge of the regulatory compliance environment

• To hold meetings with clients to identify their goals and targets, developing a strategy to meet clients goals/ targets using systematic thinking and global accounting knowledge

• To develop a good working relationship with the clients

• To assist others in the bookkeeping, VAT Returns, Payroll Runs for our clients

• To Prepare Management Accounts

• To Prepare Financial Statements

• To Prepare Sole Trader & Property Accounts

• To Prepare Individual, Partnership and Corporation Tax Returns

• To keep an Audit Trail of all transactions undertaken

• To support and direct the Trainee Accountants/ Accounts Administrators

• To complete and maintain accurate and comprehensive records for each accounting service client

• Maintain all required documentation in compliance with legal requirements

• To maintain strict confidentiality at all times, in relation to clients & company documentation

• To deliver excellent, clear, appropriate and concise communication skills at all levels with Clients, Colleagues and external contacts

• To ensure the company processes are used at all times, identify and report any gaps or inefficiencies which may be relevant

• Delivering quality of work in line with the competencies set out for the role

• To be proactive, plan and priorities workflow to ensure deadlines are met.

• To ensure the delivery of excellent Client Service is constantly at the forefront of your priorities

• To meet clients to provide the necessary advice and services.

• To ensure that all client work is dealt with evidently and that the client is kept regularly informed about progress and costs.

Behaviors

• Anticipating and acting on the needs of the clients and the Team.

• Acting as a passionate role model for the company, living the company values and setting high standards through behaviors and actions.

• Demonstrating pride and determination in delivering high quality, accurate work.

• Taking personal responsibility for making things happen.

• Being enthusiastic, committed and motivated in respect of the Team’s success and growth.

• Offering dynamic solutions and ideas for development.

• Ready to provide support and assistance

• Participating effectively as a Team member to achieve the Team goals.

• Being flexible in response to changing organizational requirements.

• Being willing to freely share information and experience to other Team members.

• Being a team player, proactively contributing to the Team and Company culture.

• Being motivated to develop and grow our tax and accounting systems and the team.

Opportunities
Individual development is a key part of working within the Chesterton House group, and as a member of the Accounting Services Team, opportunities for growth and development are broad and dependent upon individual aspirations.
What’s in it for you

You’ll enjoy a host of benefits including flexible working, funding and support for personal professional development, discounts on our services, increased employer pension contributions, inclusion in group death in service and permanent health insurance schemes and more, such as

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays increasing at 3 and 5 years

• Holiday scheme allowing for purchaser sale of up to 5 days holiday entitlement per year.

• Pension Auto-Enrolment with NEST with contributions of 9% (7% by employer)

• Employee Assistance Program, including 24hr confidential support service.

• Offices in Loughborough, with flexible working and homeworking options

• A chance to join a friendly and supportive team

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ability to analyze information effectively The ability to problem solve under pressure To be able to plan, priorities and set SMART goals Understand and maintain the principles of service excellence according to Company standards and the associated office procedures at all times Communicate effectively with Clients, Accountants and other Team members Manage client relationships effectively. Produce high quality, accurate output, meeting demanding standards and deadlines. Being competent in all internal office systems. Sharing knowledge and ideas. Having an inquisitive mind, the willingness to probe and check research to gain a thorough grasp of relevant facts. Being able to present your own views with clarity and impact. Maintaining a good standard of personal presentation. Possessing excellent technical, industry and commercial awareness. Being proactive, planning and prioritizing workflow to ensure deadlines are met. Understanding and adhering to the company purpose and culture.