Chartered and certified accountants

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Watford is seeking an accountant to provide accounting and auditing services. The role involves preparing financial documents, auditing accounts, and advising on tax matters. Candidates must possess a degree and complete professional examinations. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with management on financial planning and control.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Training within an approved organisation required for qualification.
• Completion of professional examinations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee implementation of accountancy systems.
• Prepare financial documents and reports for various stakeholders.
• Audit accounts and bookkeeping records.
• Prepare tax returns and contest disputes with tax officials.
• Conduct financial investigations related to insolvency or fraud.
• Evaluate financial information for management.
• Compile budgets and cost analyses with management.
• Prepare periodic accounts and financial forecasts.
• Advise management on financial aspects of productivity and sales.

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Description

Jobholders in this unit group provide accounting and auditing services, advise clients on financial matters, collect and analyse financial information and perform other accounting duties required by management for the planning and control of an establishment's income and expenditure.

Tasks

• Plan and oversee implementation of accountancy system and policies.
• Prepare financial documents and reports for management, shareholders, statutory or other bodies.
• Audit accounts and bookkeeping records.
• Prepare tax returns, advise on tax problems, and contest disputed claims before tax officials.
• Conduct financial investigations concerning insolvency, fraud, possible mergers, etc.
• Evaluate financial information for management purposes.
• Liaise with management and other professionals to compile budgets and other costs.
• Prepare periodic accounts, budgetary reviews and financial forecasts.
• Conduct investigations and advise management on financial aspects of productivity, stock holding, sales, new products, etc.

Educational Requirements

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification. To qualify as an accountant, entrants must undertake a period of training within an approved organisation and successfully complete professional examinations. Exemptions to some professional examinations are available to those with appropriate academic qualifications.