Experienced Accountant

Samuels LLP; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuels LLP in Sevenoaks, Kent is seeking a qualified or highly experienced part-qualified Accountant with general practice experience to join our friendly team. The role offers variety and development of your career, overseeing a portfolio of clients and delivering accounting, taxation and business advisory services.

The successful applicant will have worked in an accountancy practice at manager level, direct client contact, and familiarity with CCH, Sage or Xero.

Qualifications

• Must have experience of working within an accountancy practice at manager level in an accounts-based role.
• Should be experienced with direct client contact and be confident to act as a member of the team.
• Should have experience of software packages. Familiarity with CCH (Wolters Kluwer software), Sage and Xero are an advantage.
• Must be motivated and self-driven with a desire to achieve and succeed.
• Should have excellent people skills.
• Must be able to prioritise and work to budgets.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of varied clients
• Dealing with tax enquiries
• Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients
• Promoting the range of services offered by the practice and local business development
• Assisting in preparing Forensic Expert reports

Skills

Dedicated

Client service

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

Job description

We are a dynamic and successful firm of Chartered Accountants based in Sevenoaks, Kent seeking a qualified or very experienced part qualified Accountant with general practice experience to join our friendly team. This is a varied and interesting role for someone looking to build their skills and develop their career.

We have a wide portfolio of clients, providing a range of quality services. You will be required to oversee a portfolio of clients and have good financial analysis skills and accuracy. Duties will include accounting, taxation and business advisory services.

Key Skills

What are the key skills this role needs?

Dedicated

A conscientious individual who is driven to succeed

Client Service

Committed to supporting and adding value to our clients

Attention to Detail

Accurate and thoroughness in all that is done

Build lasting relationships and communicate effectively

Technological literacy and adaptability

Logical and level-headed thinking

The Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing your own portfolio of varied clients
• Dealing with tax enquiries
• Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients
• Promoting the range of services offered by the practice and local business development
• Assisting in preparing Forensic Expert reports

The Successful Applicant:

• Must have experience of working within an accountancy practice at manager level in an accounts-based role
• Should be experienced with direct client contact and be confident to act as a member of the team
• Should have experience of software packages. Familiarity with CCH (Wolters Kluwer software), Sage and Xero are an advantage
• Must be motivated and self-driven with a desire to achieve and succeed
• Should have excellent people skills
• Must be able to prioritise and work to budgets