Accountant – Medical Sector

Hours: Full or Part time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: Permanent

Due to the continuing success of our specialist medical department, and our focus on increasing our market share in this sector, we are looking for an AAT or equivalent qualified individual to join the team. We are developing a thriving, customer-focused team who are fast becoming the number one choice for the medical sector in Leicestershire. Acting for a large number of practices in the area (as well as individual GP’s, GP Practices and GP Federations), we offer expert advice on accounts, personal tax and pensions, together with bespoke bookkeeping, cost control, VAT and management accounts services.

The ideal candidate should be able to work on assignments independently whilst being part of a larger team and support trainees with their work.

Regular responsibilities of this role may include (but are not limited to):

• Act as second contact to a portfolio of GP clients, ensuring assignments are effectively managed and work is completed in a timely manner
• Prepare annual accounts and tax computations for sole traders and partnerships
• Participate in client meetings as requested and manage client expectations by ensuring they are always kept up to date and understand all of the work produced
• Deliver an excellent level of customer service, managing and exceeding client expectations, responding to all ad hoc queries in a timely manner
• Maintain up to date technical knowledge and attend all relevant training, conferences and seminars
• Keep Medical Sector Manager fully informed of status of all work, any challenges or delays encountered and suggestions for resolution of the same
• Manage all work efficiently, profitably and in accordance with the Company’s procedures
• Participate and contribute to the development of the team in order to assist meet its objectives in line with the overall Company strategy
• Actively assist in marketing the specialist services provided by the team

Required skills

• AAT qualified or equivalent
• Experience of working in practice
• Have a good understanding of personal and partnership tax
• Be computer literate (particularly Microsoft Office), and be able to adapt to using new software quickly and easily (Sage, IRIS, Xero etc.)
• Have excellent attention to detail and thrive on exceeding client expectations
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, together with the confidence to network and help to develop the business