Main Duties
The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:
- Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders up to the audit threshold
- Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns
- Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services
- Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client’s behalf
- Working as part of the digital services team supporting the delivery of app research and recommendation engagements based upon the Xero app ecosystem
- Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client’s behalf
- Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date
- Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns
- Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns
- Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements
- General admin duties to provide support to the Partners, Directors, Managers and the office
This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.
Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Ideally the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Outgoing, socially confident, and emotionally controlled.
- A positive attitude, friendly and approachable.
- Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly.
- Adaptable, organised, and conscientious.
- Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Discreet, professional and team orientated in approach.
- Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media programmes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
- Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents.
- Experience of working at an Accounts Manager level in an accountancy practice.
- Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
- ACA / ACCA qualified or part qualified (AAT qualified or qualified by experience also considered)
Terms / Benefits
- 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (flexible and hybrid working is available).
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years’ service
- Annual salary review.
- Death in service 3 x annual salary.
- Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
- 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
- Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.
- Introducing clients and team member commission schemes.
- Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years’ service.
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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
