Purpose Your main focus will be on accounts preparation for limited companies, charities, partnerships and sole traders. In addition, you will have responsibility for the preparation of basic tax work relating to the accounts and preparation of VAT returns.
You will act as a contact for those clients, in addition to the engagement partner and Manager, dealing with the delivery of ad hoc services throughout the year. Therefore, the ability to form relationships with clients and demonstrate knowledge and understanding beyond annual accounting is important.
Location Holsworthy
Part or Full time available
Main Duties
- Undertake accounts preparation using the firm’s systems and client care procedures to ensure all department assignments are completed to the same high standard.
- Prepare statutory financial statements for a range of businesses including limited companies.
- Prepare income tax and corporation tax computations relating to the accounts production.
- Investigate and resolve, where possible, problems arising during the assignments and notify your manager of unresolved problems to ensure they are addressed on time.
- Provide an efficient and proactive service to clients to ensure that their needs are fully met.
- Take a holistic approach to advisory services, taking account of the plans and objectives of the business and their owner/ managers.
- Deal with day to day client matters and liaise with Partners and staff on general matters and specific one off projects.
- Accurately complete all assignments within agreed timetables to ensure assignments are completed on time.
Person Specification
- AAT qualified or equivalent
- You will be able to work to deadlines and within limited response times
- Committed, accurate, methodical and enquiring approach to work
- Commercially astute, with keen analytical and problem-solving mind
- Ability to work independently, or as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You will be able to develop and operate complex spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and be competent in Word and Outlook
- You will have a full driver's licence
To apply for the role, please send your CV and Cover Letter (optional) to jobs@simpkinsedwards.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 36.25 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ID0007