Semi-Senior Accounts

To prepare and Assist Accounts information provided by clients to a standard set by the Institute of Chartered Accounts England and Wales, at a level ready for review by accounts manager, with the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team.,

• Preparation of Sole Trader, Partnerships and Limited Company Statutory Accounts to a level ready for review by Manager and in line with accounting standards


• Travelling to sites to visit clients' premises if necessary to obtain information to complete accounts


• Support, assist and coach junior members of the team to ensure accuracy of work and improve knowledge and training. Within the team both in the field and in the office


• To follow all office required procedures in the delivery of accounts preparation


• Assisting with the planning & completion of accounts for a wide and varied client portfolio


• Undertaking a full range of accounts task including bank reconciliations, trade debtors, creditors, payroll reconciliation, Tax computations


• Assisting with the effective progression and completion of accounts tasks for final Manager and Partner review


• Working with the Managers to ensure the continued efficiency of the department


• Prepare quarterly VAT returns


• Customer Service Delivery - dealing with queries and all forms of correspondence and modes of communications from and to clients


• Using CCH practice software for Accounts and CCH Business Tax


• Follow all office procedures and best practice


• Various ad-hoc duties across the department, This is not an exhaustive list of your duties, and you may be required to carry out other duties and tasks, which may be required for the efficient operation of the business.
  
  Responsible for own learning and evidence of continuous professional development


• Able to share good practice and experience and learn from others


• Effective time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines whilst working under pressure


• Able to respond positively to changing demands


• Able to establish positive working relationships


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,


• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills


• High standards of integrity


• Good understanding and experience of Word and Excel Skills, Outlook and Powerpoint


• Understanding of IT systems


• Strong technical capabilities


• Experience of working in an accounting practice environment


• A full driving license and their own vehicle


Desirable Qualifications/Skills

• Ideally technically qualified ACCA / ACA / CTA / AAT /ATT full or part qualified


• Knowledge of CCH