Practice Accountant / Accounts Senior

TaxAssist Direct Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team in Plymouth as an Accounts Senior, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional accountancy services. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse client base, providing tailored financial solutions while benefiting from extensive training and development support. With a strong focus on customer service and community engagement, you will thrive in an environment that values innovation and teamwork. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a supportive, dynamic workplace.

Benefits

25 days leave plus Bank Holidays

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical insurance

Paid training, study and exam leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Smart Casual Dress Code

Company events

Financial planning services

Free flu jabs

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in an Accountancy Practice environment.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and handle their queries.
• Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns.
• Provide mentoring support to junior team members.

Skills

Cloud Accounting Software

Client Relationship Management

Financial Statement Preparation

Tax Return Preparation

VAT Returns

Education

AAT Level 4 Qualification

Job description

The TaxAssist Accountants team in Plymouth are highly successful, working across two offices and serving the needs of around 600 clients.

We specialise in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings, and tax advice to our clients - Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies and Personal Taxpayers. We have established processes in place, along with access to excellent ongoing training and technical support in all aspects of the role. Our team use up to date cloud based technology, and our clients are similarly well advanced on the route to full cloud adoption.

We are part of the wider TaxAssist Accountants network too - now serving 80,000 + customers nationally. As a locally based team with the support of a large network behind us, we find ourselves in a great place and it works fantastically well. Locally, we can get on with the business of helping our clients, safe in the knowledge that help when needed is just a phone call or email away from our support team at Head Office.

The Plymouth team place a significant local focus on career opportunity and development, with all team members encouraged to make the most of paid study support, internal training and training delivered by the national TaxAssist Training Academy too. It really is a case of the business being successful if our team are personally successful.

We are now looking for an Accounts Senior to join our ever growing practice.

Role Responsibilities

Building relationships with clients and being a first port of call for queries

Preparation and Review of financial statements for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships

Preparation and review of Corporate and Personal Tax Returns

-Provision of client-focused support including client meetings

Preparation and review of VAT returns

Provide mentoring support to other team members

Varied ad hoc projects and other duties building your experience and knowledge

Delivering outstanding service to our customers!

Your Experience

Ideally, a minimum of two years experience in a similar role in an Accountancy Practice environment. We are happy to consider candidates from an industry background with experience to support a move into practiceProficiency in cloud accounting software and modernMinimum AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalentWhy Join TaxAssist Accountants?

Be part of a team laser focused on customer serviceBe part of a recognised national accountancy network with its associated benefits, while also working in a friendly, small business environment.Develop and extend your business skills (we encourage early client contact and management)Support is available on tap from the TaxAssist network and Support Centre*Unlimited access to training, CPD, guidance, tools and videos to expand your soft skills and technical knowledge.Join a team that is quick to adapt - we take innovation seriously and the Plymouth team have paved the way for the wider TaxAssist network in adopting new technologies and service lines.Do more than just filing tax returns and meeting deadlines. We want to provide excellent customer service to our clients and play an active role in supporting our local community.Attend local and network wide events, including the fab(!) TaxAssist Conference Celebration, which normally takes place at the five star Celtic Manor resort in Wales every two years.We pride ourselves on our ability to consistently train and develop our team into rounded, highly skilled business finance professionals - if this is what you are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you!

Pay and Benefits Salary: £28,000 to £40,000 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus schemeCommission pay for client introductionsBenefits:

25 days leave plus Bank HolidaysSmart Casual (we can also provide smart branded clothing if preferred)Company eventsCompany pensionCycle to work schemeFinancial planning servicesFree flu jabsAccess to private GP 24/7Health & wellbeing programmePrivate medical insuranceSick payPaid training, study and exam leaveThe role is primarily office based, and ideally, full time. We will be happy to chat through specifics, including school hours and hybrid working.

What we are looking for

First and foremost, you must have a “can do” attitude and be able to work independently with appropriate support. You should be proactive, with a problem-solving attitude. You will be confident in engaging with clients to build a rapport and offer solutions and direction.

Practice based experience is preferred. However we do have a track record of training those with industry experience and helping them through to become great client managers. Wherever you experience is from, you will have a core understanding of accounting and be competent in the preparation of Financial Accounts for small companies. Please note this is not a trainee accountant position however.

If you are interested in applying for this position, we would love to hear from you. Please email your completed CV and Covering letter to [e-mail]

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