Qualified Accountant

Maple Tree Accountants; Goring-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full/part-time hours

Friendly working environment

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Job summary

Maple Tree Accountants in central Goring is seeking an experienced Qualified Accountant to head our accounting team and manage a diverse client portfolio.

You will lead day-to-day client relationships, provide practical tax and accounting advice, and develop your team while maintaining the highest client service standards.

We offer flexible hours and a supportive environment with a growing portfolio of quality clients.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Experienced in accounts and taxation
• Technically strong with good attention to detail
• Confident communicating with clients at all levels
• Commercially aware, with an interest in understanding the wider needs of a business
• Organised and able to manage your own workload
• Comfortable working independently while also enjoying being part of a team
• Friendly, approachable and committed to providing excellent client service

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team, reviewing and supporting the work of other team members where appropriate
• Managing day-to-day client relationships
• Understanding clients' businesses and providing practical, commercial advice
• Identifying opportunities to improve clients' financial and tax position
• Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts
• Reviewing and finalising management accounts
• Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns
• Providing general accounting and tax advice
• Assisting with general practice and advisory work as required

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

About Us

We are a growing, independent accountancy practice based in newly opened offices in central Goring. We pride ourselves on providing a personal, high-quality service to our clients and building long-term relationships based on trust and understanding.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Qualified Accountant to join our leadership team, to head the accounting team and take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients.

We manage a variety of work for our clients and are happy to explore how we can tailor the role to suit the right candidate.

The Role

This role offers plenty of client contact and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to a portfolio of businesses and individuals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the accounting team, reviewing and supporting the work of other team members where appropriate
• Managing day-to-day client relationships
• Understanding clients' businesses and providing practical, commercial advice
• Identifying opportunities to improve clients' financial and tax position
• Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts
• Reviewing and finalising management accounts
• Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns
• Providing general accounting and tax advice
• Assisting with general practice and advisory work as required

We're looking for someone who can work independently, take ownership of their client portfolio and become a valued member of the team.

About You

You will ideally be:

• ACA, ACCA or similarly qualified
• Experienced in accounts and taxation
• Technically strong with good attention to detail
• Confident communicating with clients at all levels
• Commercially aware, with an interest in understanding the wider needs of a business
• Organised and able to manage your own workload
• Comfortable working independently while also enjoying being part of a team
• Friendly, approachable and committed to providing excellent client service

What We Offer

We want this to be a role that works well for both you and us. We offer:

• Flexible full/part-time hours to fit around your lifestyle
• A FTE salary of £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• An established portfolio of quality clients
• A varied role with genuine client interaction
• No sales targets or business development pressure
• The opportunity to develop your skills and take on greater responsibility should you wish

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing practice where quality of service and strong client relationships matters more than sales targets and rigid structures.

If you're an experienced accountant looking for a flexible role where you can use your technical skills, build meaningful client relationships and lead a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.