Accountant

Accomplish Today Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Reading is looking for a skilled accountant to manage a portfolio of clients. Responsibilities include preparing year-end accounts, adhering to statutory deadlines, and advising on tax matters. Candidates should be part-qualified or qualified accountants with excellent communication skills and experience in client management. The role emphasizes the importance of building strong client relationships while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Part-qualified or qualified accountant with relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete year-end accounts and Corporation Tax computations.
• Manage client relationships and grow the business.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Onboard and manage new clients.
• Grow business via referrals.
• Offer bespoke accountancy, taxation and planning advice.
• Advise on IR35 implications.
• Respond to client enquiries per policy.
• Maintain strong client relationships and loyalty.
• Collaborate with team to deliver service.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Experience within an accountancy practice

Good communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified/qualified accountant (ACCA/AAT)

Job description

Overview

You’ll be primarily responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients effectively and efficiently, ensuring that the service we provide exceeds the company and client expectations.

The key responsibilities for the role will include, but are not limited to:

• The completion of year-end accounts, CT600, and Corporation Tax computations
• General administration duties
• Meeting statutory deadlines for VAT, Payroll, Statutory Accounts, Company and Personal
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Taking on and managing new clients
• Growing the business through referrals
• Offer bespoke accountancy, taxation and tax planning advice
• Advise clients in relation to IR35 and the associated implications of this legislation
• Respond to client enquiries in line with the company policy
• Manage the client relationship whilst building a strong rapport and developing client loyalty
• Working as a team to continuously deliver the agreed level of service
• To undertake any other duties as requested by your line manager within the scope of the role

Person Specification

• Experience within an accountancy practice
• Previously been responsible for managing a portfolio of clients
• Part-qualified/ qualified accountant (ACCA/ AAT) or equivalent commercial experience
• Very good communications skills and with the ability to build excellent relationships