Job title: Practice Accountant
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Taunton
Reporting to: Practice Principal
Hours: Full Time/Part Time (Hybrid working)
Our Client
Our client is a successful Taunton based accountancy practice. They specialise in owner managed businesses with a significant number being in the farming industry.
They are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Practice Accountant, someone who has enjoyed an accountancy practice career to date and will relish the opportunity to deliver a range of services to a varied and rewarding client portfolio.
They enjoy a relaxed working environment where flexible and hybrid working is welcomed.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer, so if you’re just returning to work and need additional training and support to bring you back up to speed then we’d still like to hear from you.
Practice Accountant – The Role
This is an exciting role for a qualified Practice Accountant who would enjoy the benefits and flexibilities of working in a small, friendly, highly motivated team environment.
As Practice Accountant the role will include:
- Preparation of accounts and corresponding tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies;
- The use and interpretation of accounts to add value for clients;
- Assisting with ad hoc commercial, financial and tax advisory projects;
- Preparation and use of budgets, cashflows and management accounts;
- Provision of software support to clients;
- Maintaining technical knowledge in all relevant areas.
The Successful Applicant
You will be a motivated and friendly accountant with experience of working in a similar role.
Requirements for Practice Accountant include:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA);
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience;
- Cloud based accounting experience desirable;
- An inquiring analytical mind and ability to work under own initiative;
- Confidence to communicate effectively with clients and the team;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.
- Are you a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA)?
- Have you worked in an accountancy practice?
- Do you have experience in the farming industry?
- Have you prepared annual accounts and corresponding tax returns?
- Have you prepared cash flow forecasts?
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