Accountant

Focus Resourcing; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and innovative company in Oxford is seeking a highly motivated Accountant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves managing client portfolios, reviewing statutory accounts, and providing tax knowledge. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years post qualification experience with ACA/ACCA and a strong understanding of UK GAAP. The company offers flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Office closing at 2.30pm on Fridays

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave

Quarterly social events

Employee wellbeing program

Private medical insurance

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Post qualified with ACA/ACCA.
• Experience managing client portfolios.
• Ability to review statutory accounts and tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Completion and review of VAT returns.
• Review of management accounts.
• Onboarding and managing new client relationships.
• Liaising with clients on queries and providing solutions.
• Training junior team members and managing team workflow.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102

Proficiency with Excel

Proficiency with Word

Proficiency with Outlook

Strong work ethic

Ability to work under own initiative

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

3-4 years' experience working in practice

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