Associate, Practice Accountancy

Protalent; City Of London; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health plan benefits

Flexible working options

Pension contributions above statutory

Descripción de la vacante

Protalent in London is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage bookkeeping, VAT returns, and the preparation of management figures. You will also handle VAT reviews, financial statements, and tax returns for a portfolio of clients.

The role involves collaborating with client managers to understand requirements and identify areas for additional advisory support, while handling payment processing and supplier verifications. Aiming towards ACCA is encouraged.

Formación

• 18 months–2 years practical experience in accounting roles.
• Working towards ACCA qualification or similar is expected.
• Experience with sales invoicing and credit control is desirable.
• Experience in payment processing and cashflow management is beneficial.
• Strong Excel/Outlook/Word skills and a good general tech awareness.

Responsabilidades

• Review and prepare book-keeping as required.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Prepare management figures.
• Review simple VAT returns.
• Prepare financial statements and sole trader accounts.
• Prepare consolidated accounts for small–medium groups.
• Prepare corporation tax returns.
• Support the management of a portfolio of clients.
• Collaborate with client managers to understand needs and identify advisory opportunities.
• Contact suppliers to verify bank details and process payments on internal systems and later on client online banking.

Conocimientos

Book-keeping

VAT returns

Financial reporting

Cashflow forecasting

Payment processing

MS Office

Xero

Educación

ACCA qualification in progress

Herramientas

Xero

IRIS

Alpha

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities:

• Review/prepare book-keeping as required.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Preparation of management figures.
• Simple VAT return reviews.
• Preparation of financial statements and sole trader accounts.
• Preparation of consolidated accounts for small & medium groups.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Supporting the management of a portfolio of clients.
• Working with the client managers directly to understand the client's requirements and identifying areas where more detailed advice may be required.
• Contacting suppliers to verify bank details and processing payments, initially onto internal system and eventually onto client's online banking platform.

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

• 18 months - 2 years practical experience.
• Anticipating to or already are working towards ACCA qualification.
• Sales invoicing and credit control experience.
• Payment processing experience.
• Cashflow forecasting, tax management and budgetary control experience.
• VAT return experience.
• Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level.
• Competent using MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Competent using Xero.
• Experience of Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks, and Sage 50 would be preferable.
• Have a good awareness of technology in general.
• Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios.
• Good people and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills.

Package:

• Smart Casual dress code.
• Supported study towards appropriate accountancy qualification.
• Opportunities for progression.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Competitive salary.
• 21 days holiday + public holidays.
• Additional holiday day per year of service.
• Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum.
• Health plan benefits.
• Flexible working options.

This is a great opportunity to join a very spangly firm in Central London and really progress your career forwards.