Accountant

Focus Resourcing; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative accounting firm in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a highly motivated Accountant to manage client portfolios, provide accounting and tax knowledge, and assist in the development of junior staff. Requires ACA/ACCA qualification and experience in practice. Offers flexible working, annual leave increases, and other benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients and reviewing accounts.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Liaising with clients on technical queries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Proactive development and training

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

3-4 years' experience in practice

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Accountant to join a dynamic and innovative company on a full time, permanent basis. In this position you will play a critical role in our organisation, working closely with clients to provide accounting and tax knowledge and become an integral part of their business. A highly supportive working environment with numerous opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including flexitime and working from home
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays. This increases by one day a year for each year of service, up to a total of 28 days
• Quarterly social events
• Employee wellbeing and mental health program
• Access to corporate reward scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Free parking on site.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders for senior management/Partner review.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Completion/reviewing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes.
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard.
• Assist with the onboarding and management of new client relationships within the firm.
• Liaising with clients on technical queries and understanding their requirements & providing solutions.
• Take proactive responsibility for development and training of junior members of the team and assist with managing team workflow.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA
• Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines