TaxAssist Accountants is the largest small business accountancy group in the UK, with over 200 branches and industry-leading support and systems. This is a great chance to be part of a very successful, award-winning brand and business model.
About the role
This is a hands-on position and will include managing a growing portfolio of clients, overseeing the progress and quality of work of fellow team members and resolving challenges that arise. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, from corporate and personal tax returns to advising clients face-to-face, over the phone, and via email. You will also handle account preparations for limited companies, and sole traders, capital gains tax returns, online disclosures and Companies House submissions
Your essential duties and responsibilities:
• Liaising with clients face to face • Being commercially aware and looking for opportunities
• Manage Junior members of the team
• VAT return review and preparation taking on MTD aspects
• Limited company accounts preparation and CT600’s reviews.
• Sole trader, partnership, Rental accounts – Personal tax returns preparation
• Company secretarial processes
• Meeting Managing Deadlines
• Property Service Charge Accounts an advantage.
• Full UK Driving license essential as travel between offices will be required
Experience
• Previous experience within a small Accountancy Practice is essential (Min 5 years)
• Qualified ACCA/ICAEW Or qualified by experience (Minimun 5 years practice experience).
• Software – TaxCalc, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext, Brightpay and strong Excel skills required
• Dealing with HMRC • Payroll & CIS awareness and knowledge to assist other team members as needed
Qualities
• Confident when talking to people – both in person and on the telephone,
• Good communicator with a proactive, enthusiastic and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload and deadlines.
• Reliable, discrete and confidential, with good attention to detail
• Not afraid but forthcoming and able to offer solutions when things go wrong
• Flexible and adaptable
• And most importantly, a team player
Start date: 01st August 2024
• Full time position, Hours 9am – 5pm
• Holiday Entitlement 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Health Assured, wellbeing service for all staff
• Free Parking