Accountant

Faith Recruitment; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting firm in the UK seeks a detail-oriented accountant to manage a client portfolio, ensuring compliance and preparing tax returns. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in a financial services environment, with a strong grasp of both personal and company tax matters. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on client success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a client-facing role within a financial services environment.
• Experience with both personal and company tax returns is essential.
• Strong knowledge of inheritance and capital gains tax is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients ensuring compliance responsibilities are met.
• Prepare annual accounts and submit to Companies House.
• Prepare personal and company tax returns and submit to HMRC.
• Handle client queries via telephone or mail.

Skills

client-facing role experience

personal and company tax returns

inheritance and capital gains tax knowledge

client management

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a growing accounting firm that service a large number of small business clients across a number of sectors. They are looking for a responsive, detail-orientated accountant to join their team to manage a large portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients to ensure all compliance responsibilities are carried out in a timely and accurate manner
• Preparation of annual accounts and submitting to Companies House
• Preparation of both company and personal tax returns, and submitting to HMRC
• Responding to queries by telephone or mail that may arise from clients

Skills Required

• 5+ years' experience in a client-facing role within a financial services environment
• Experience with both personal and company tax returns
• Strong knowledge of inheritance and capital gains tax
• Proven record of looking after clients