Practice Accountant

Journey recruitment; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey recruitment is seeking an experienced Practice Accountant near Wokingham to support SME clients in both accounts and tax. The role is office-based at the firm’s offices near Wokingham.

The salary is up to £65,000 depending on experience, with responsibilities including accounts preparation, CT computations, salary/dividends guidance, personal tax returns, and MTD for IT returns. You’ll be part of a friendly team and work on client relationships to ensure retention.

Qualifications

• Accounts preparation for SME clients (FRS 102 Section 1a & FRS 105).
• Preparation of Corporation Tax computations & CT600's.
• Advising clients on salary and dividends.
• Preparation and review of Personal Tax Returns.
• Assisting with MTD for Income Tax Returns.
• Be the first point of contact for allocated clients, responding to various client enquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review the work of other members of staff.
• Develop an ongoing, effective relationship with clients and ensure retention of clients.
• Working within a team to ensure deadlines are met and be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Accounts preparation for SME clients (FRS 102 Section 1a & FRS 105).
• Preparation of Corporation Tax computations & CT600's.
• Advising clients on salary and dividends.
• Preparation and review of Personal Tax Returns.
• Assisting with MTD for Income Tax Returns.
• Be the first point of contact for allocated clients, responding to various client enquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review the work of other members of staff.
• Develop an ongoing, effective relationship with clients and ensure retention of clients.
• Working within a team to ensure deadlines are met and be able to work independently.

Skills

Practice accounting

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

IRIS

Sage

Xero

FreeAgent

Job description

A well-established accountancy practice near Wokingham is seeking an experienced Practice Accountant to join their friendly team. This varied role supports both the accounts and tax departments, working with a portfolio of SME clients.

The salary for this role is up to £65,000 depending on experience. You will be fully officed based in the firms offices close to Wokingham.

Main responsibilities for the Practice Accountant role are:

• Accounts preparation for SME clients (FRS 102 Section 1a & FRS 105).
• Preparation of Corporation Tax computations & CT600's.
• Advising clients on salary and dividends.
• Preparation and review of Personal Tax Returns.
• Assisting with MTD for Income Tax Returns.
• Be the first point of contact for allocated clients, responding to various client enquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review the work of other members of staff.
• Develop an ongoing, effective relationship with clients and ensure retention of clients.
• Working within a team to ensure deadlines are met and be able to work independently.

Skills required the Practice Accountant role are:

• Qualified, part-qualified or QBE accountant
• number of years proven experience working in practice
• Strong software knowledge (IRIS, Sage, Xero, FreeAgent etc.)
• Excellent communication, organisation & attention to detail