Associate, Practice Accountancy

A very impressive accountancy firm with high profile and exciting clients are looking to grow their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review/prepare book-keeping as required.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Preparation of management figures.
• Simple VAT return reviews.
• Preparation of financial statements and sole trader accounts.
• Preparation of consolidated accounts for small & medium groups.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Supporting the management of a portfolio of clients.
• Working with the client managers directly to understand the client’s requirements and identifying areas where more detailed advice may be required.
• Contacting suppliers to verify bank details and processing payments, initially onto internal system and eventually onto client’s online banking platform.

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

• 18 months - 2 years practical experience.
• Anticipating to or already are working towards ACCA qualification.
• Sales invoicing and credit control experience.
• Payment processing experience.
• Cashflow forecasting, tax management and budgetary control experience.
• VAT return experience.
• Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level.
• Competent using MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Competent using Xero.
• Experience of Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks, and Sage 50 would be preferable.
• Have a good awareness of technology in general.
• Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios.
• Good people and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills.

Package:

• Smart Casual dress code.
• Supported study towards appropriate accountancy qualification.
• Opportunities for progression.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Competitive salary.
• 21 days holiday + public holidays.
• Additional holiday day per year of service.
• Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum.
• Health plan benefits.
• Flexible working options.

This is a great opportunity to join a very spangly firm in Central London and really progress your career forwards.