Accounts Technician

Ellacotts Accountants; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Ellacotts Accountants in Banbury is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the Corporate Team, handling client accounts and tax returns to strict deadlines while contributing to practice development.

With at least 2 years in practice and an AAT or equivalent qualification, you will work with Xero, communicate effectively, and maintain high standards. Hybrid working options and flexible hours are available to suit part-time or full-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• AAT or equivalent qualific/experience.
• Minimum of 2 years accounts preparation experience within a practice environment.
• Experience with using cloud accounting software such as Xero.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts (statutory and unincorporated), tax returns (Corporation tax and partnership business tax computations) to meet deadlines.
• Identifies points for manager or partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services.
• Finalises paperwork for dispatch to client or HMRC.
• Liaise with client to obtain relevant information for their accounts, acting in a proactive manner and ensuring attention to detail and effective questioning of client.
• Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets.
• Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery.
• Attend courses that are appropriate to job role.
• Assist clients with ad hoc book-keeping queries and other business related matters as required.
• Assist the Department Manager(s) as part of the accounts team, as required.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Analytical - quick thinker

Organised

Creative

Good team player

Resilient and energetic

Achiever and self-motivated

Positive can-do attitude

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification/experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Purpose of the Role

To provide a high quality service to clients in the Corporate Team and to contribute to the overall development of the practice

Purpose of the Role

To provide a high quality service to clients in the Corporate Team and to contribute to the overall development of the practice

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts (statutory and unincorporated), tax returns (Corporation tax and partnership business tax computations) to meet deadlines
• Identifies points for manager or partner to raise with clients and to raise potential for additional services
• Finalises paperwork for dispatch to client or HMRC
• Liaise with client to obtain relevant information for their accounts , acting in a proactive manner and ensuring attention to detail and effective questioning of client
• Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets
• Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery
• Attend courses that are appropriate to job role
• Assist clients with ad hoc book-keeping queries and other business related matters as required.
• Assist the Department Manager(s) as part of the accounts team, as required

Critical Skills Required

• Ability to prepare incorporated and unincorporated accounts quickly and efficiently and related tax returns
• Strong computer literacy
• Excellent problem solving skills

Critical Knowledge Required

• In depth accounts preparation knowledge
• Knowledge of accounting systems and their uses and benefits

Qualifications Required

AAT or equivalent qualification/experience

Experience Required

Minimum of 2 years proven accounts preparation experience within a practice environment

Experience with using cloud accounting software such as Xero

Personal Qualities

• Strong presence
• Excellent communication skills
• Quickly builds rapport and trust
• Highly confidential
• Good team player
• Attention to detail
• Resilient and energetic
• Achiever and self-motivated
• Organised
• Creative
• Analytical - quick thinker
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude

Job Requirements

• Live within commuting distance of Banbury
• Part time or full time - hours negotiable
• Hybrid working