Accountant

JMF Associates; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent firm of Chartered Accountants in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Practice Trained Accountant to manage client portfolios, prepare statutory accounts, and support business development. The successful candidate will be fully ACA or ACCA qualified and possess strong software skills in QuickBooks, Xero, and FreeAgent. This role offers an opportunity to develop into a senior position.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a portfolio of clients across various sectors.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Ability to meet filing deadlines and client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients as their main point of contact.
• Prepare and review annual statutory accounts.
• Review tax returns and payroll.

Skills

Tax planning

Client management

Accounting standards knowledge

Software proficiency (QuickBooks, Xero, FreeAgent)

Team supervision

Education

Fully Qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

FreeAgent

MS Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Trained Accountant to join a successful and established independent firm of Chartered Accountants based on the Sussex coast.They are seeking someone who can develop and grow the business, manage and advance their career to a senior position.

Responsibilities of the Accountant role

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors, acting as their main point of contact
• Prepare and review annual statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Review corporation tax returns, personal tax returns, VAT returns, payroll and management accounts
• Ensure all filing deadlines and client deliverables are met efficiently
• Support clients with day-to-day queries, including tax planning, software use (FreeAgent,Xero, QuickBooks, etc.), and compliance issues
• Supervise, mentor, and review work completed by junior staff and trainees
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients where required
• Identify opportunities for additional services and support business development
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting and tax legislation
• Contribute to process improvement and implementation of new software.

Requirements of the Accountant role

• Fully Qualified ACA or ACCA

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