Accounts Semi-Senior

Armstrong Knight; Loughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Continuous training and development

Job summary

A top accountancy firm in Loughton seeks an ACCA registered professional with 2 years of experience to review statutory accounts and file taxes. This role involves client communication and requires a degree-level education. Ideal candidates will have client-focused attributes, good Excel skills, and a willingness to learn. Training and career progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Registered ACCA/Student with 2 years' experience.
• Working knowledge of firm services and compliance issues.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic trends.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalise statutory accounts for submission.
• Conduct online VAT and CT filing.
• Communicate with clients as necessary.

Skills

Client service focus

Good Excel skills

Ability to learn

Education

Educated up to degree level or CTS

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Overview

Our client has big ambitions! They are using cutting edge technology to take their proactive advice and insight up to the next level. Through their sector led, one-stop shop proposition, their services are delivered by committed client service partners who are all dedicated to helping their clients in across London and the Home Counties fulfil their dreams.

What better way to kick-start or progress your career than at a top UK 100 accountancy firm? As part of their team, you will experience their commitment towards your development of a successful career. All we ask is that you are passionate about business and committed to being the best that you can be.

Career progression

Our client value themselves on their commitment to the development of their team and offer the opportunity of career progression all the way to Partner.

Continuous training and personal development

As well as regular appraisals, they offer a friendly, supportive environment with plenty of Partner and client interaction from the outset. They will devise a training programme for you, which will be constantly monitored and reviewed, to help you develop your strengths.

Key Responsibilities

• Review /finalise statutory accounts for submission to Companies House and HMRC
• On-line VAT and CT filing
• Review VAT returns
• Communication with clients as necessary
• Update client files, check-lists, records and procedures
• Financial analyses, planning and financial modelling

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL;

• Registered ACCA/ Student with 2 year\'s experience
• Educated up to degree level or CTS
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends

GENERAL ATTRIBUTES

• Sector experience
• Strong client service focus.
• Good Excel and modelling skills
• Friendly outgoing person who is keen to learn and take on more responsibility as the practice grows,
• Knowledge of Xero accounting software preferred.

DESIRED

• Excellent interpersonal and (internal and external) client-facing skills
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills.