Practice Accountant
Aylesbury
Practice Accountant
ProTalent are currently working with a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Aylesbury to recruit a new Practice Accountant
The firm:
Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm
Varied, challenging and hugely rewarding Practice Accountant role
Expert team who work hard to provide exceptional standards
Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plans
The Practice Accountant role:
Your core responsibilities as a Practice Accountant will include:
Preparation of Limited company accounts for a variety of clients to be reviewed by Managers / Directors
Preparation of Corporation Tax computations for review
Preparation of partnership and sole trade accounts
Preparation of personal and partnership tax returns
Preparation and review of VAT returns
Management accounts preparation
Planning and delivery of audit assignments
Deliver the audit files in accordance with UK GAAP
Supervise junior staff during the audit and review their work
Manage client communication in an effective manner
Monitor your assignment budgets pro-actively
Highlight any deficiencies with client records or areas for concern to Managers / Directors and recommend actions for improvement
Mentor junior accountants and audit trainees
The successful Practice Accountant candidate:
You will take responsibility for completing tasks within a general portfolio providing a wide range of services. You will ensure the work is accurate and produced within deadlines. The services can include financial reporting, corporate taxation and personal taxation and tax planning giving you a wide range of experience. You will supervise more junior staff as well as preparing accounts for review.
When not involved in accounts work you may support Directors with audits, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and within timeframes to ensure the audit is delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will supervise more junior staff as well as preparing audit documentation for review.
Qualified by Experience
Previous experience of working within a Practice environment
Good numeracy skills
Strong IT skills
Qualified by Experience
Previous experience of working within a Practice environment
Good numeracy skills
Strong IT skills
Competent in Microsoft Office including Word & Excel
Good team player
Desire to learn and develop
Good communication skills both verbal and written including ability to take notes
Interested in working with different clients in varying business sectors
Mobile and flexible to work in other Company offices and client’s sites when applicable.