Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

Job Summary

The core purpose is to provide sound financial, business and tax analysis to a select client base.

The Accountant will be working with the processing team and will deliver accurate financial information using Xero and other packages. The role heavily involves the production of management reports, VAT returns and year-end financial data.

Working with our team of accountants, you will be required to complete end to end accounting and corporation tax tasks for a range of SME businesses, using industry leading tools.

The role of the Accountant will report directly to the Senior Client Manager.

This role is fully remote.

• Maintain day-to-day client bookkeeping using Xero and working within the external bookkeepers providing support and guidance.
• Perform complex bank, control account, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process purchase invoices, staff expenses, and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts workings for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Produce monthly or quarterly management accounts for review to aid client decision-making.
• Conduct analytical reviews of profit and loss statements and balance sheets.

• Prepare VAT returns for review and filing, ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) standards and HMRC regulations
• Calculate and prepare personal self-assessment tax returns.
• Liaise directly with HMRC to resolve queries or issues, and collate information in response to enquiries and compliance requests
• Work with existing client managers, and a number of clients acting as their primary point of contact for bookkeeping queries
• Support clients in transitioning to cloud-based accounting solutions and provide software training.
• Assist clients in basic tax planning and strategic business advice for SMEs.
• Review work completed by external bookkeepers and other accounts assistants, providing constructive feedback.
• Work alongside and train external bookkeepers to ensure departmental quality standards are met.

The Accountant should have strong accounting experience and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent service. You should be a strong communicator and have the ability to explain complex financial issues in a way that is understood by non accountants.

• AAT level 4 or part-qualified in ICAS, ACCA or ACA
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and specialized accounting software (Xero, Dext, Apron)
• Strong knowledge of VAT
• Ability to follow processes and to establish processes as necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working with NETP clients preferred but not essential

This is a fast paced role working with a number of financially literate clients. Excellent organisational and planning skills are required.

Some clients have complex VAT reporting requirements, so knowledge of eCommerce clients and cross-border selling is an advantage.

• Up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• Breakfast club
• An additional day off for your Birthday every year
• Tailored training and development plans for every employee

Job Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Job Location: Fully Remote

Fusion is a multi-discipline consulting practice assisting entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end to end solution throughout their business journey.

Fusion crafts client solutions using its in-house team of highly skilled consultants with a diverse range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Executive Recruitment, IT Strategy, Business Advisory, Legal Services and Financial services ensuring a joined up approach and seamless client experience.

Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status