Accountant, Tax Accountant

Position: Accountant (Permanent)
Accountant – Dynamic Practice – Hertfordshire

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established management accountancy practice with a vibrant city centre location in St Albans on the main high street. There are currently seven staff and a tax-associate based in the St Albans office.

About the Opportunity:

They are seeking an ambitious accountant with experience to take on a portfolio of client compliance as well as handling new client work. The role is full- time and involves the production of year-end statutory accounts, corporate tax returns, personal tax returns, VAT returns, trust returns, bookkeeping and management accounts production. Client relationship management is key.

There is a long-term career development opportunity for the right person, to play a senior role in a successful business.

About the Responsibilities:

Joining as Accountant, you will be providing services to clients operating across various industries.

This role will involve:

* Statutory accounts production – SME / FRS 102 & 105 using IRIS

* Preparation of Corporation Tax Returns using Iris

* Preparation of Personal Tax returns

* Preparation of VAT Returns using Xero

* Bookkeeping using Xero

* Preparation of Management Accounts using Excel and Xero

* Company Secretarial – Basic filings & maintenance of Company Register using Iris

* Practice Management using Bright Manager

* Internal Communications using TEAMs

* Xero and Excel skills to strong level

* Client-facing soft skills

It is also ideal but not necessary if you have experience of the below:

* Payroll processing – {Sage Bureau}

* Ad-hoc tax knowledge

* Excel advanced spreadsheet development

About the Applicant:

The ideal candidate will be able to work to tight client delivery deadlines and co-ordinate with other team members to assist with workflows. Payroll and company secretarial skills would be desirable as well. The ideal candidate must be a motivated and personable individual who can integrate well with a team and embrace change; they are looking for constant improvement and want input from all our staff.

About the Benefits:

* Salary:
Between £30,000 - £40,000

* Days:
Full-time Monday to Friday

Hours:

9.00am to 5.00pm (At present they are trialling a 4pm finish on a Friday with no contractual changes).

* Pension: 4% Employer’s Contributions

* Holiday: 28 days pa (incl statutory BHs), rising 1 day per year of service to max 33 days pa

* Parking:
Parking permit provided free for next door car park

* Life Insurance (subject to terms and conditions)

* Private Medical Insurance (subject to terms and conditions)

* Cost Co executive club membership

* Sick pay (subject to terms and conditions) Regular staff social events

* Dog friendly office