Semi Senior Accountant
New Yesterday
At LBW Chartered Accountants , we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding client service through a high-level of professional expertise. Our firm supports a diverse portfolio of more than 1,000 clients—including landlords, start-ups, and limited companies—from a wide range of industries.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
About the Role
We are looking to complement our existing team by adding an ambitious and skilled new member. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with our valued clients while providing guidance and support to junior staff members. The role comes with career development opportunities with potential for internal promotion.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare statutory accounts for a variety of clients, including limited companies, sole traders, landlords, and partnerships
Prepare and submit corporation tax computations and returns
Complete and file self-assessment tax returns, and assist with the implementation of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA)
Perform bookkeeping tasks and prepare VAT, CIS, and management accounts
Liaising with clients to resolve queries where necessary
Communication with HMRC in relation to client taxation matters
Assisting managers and partners with other client related tasks
Supporting managers with the workflow and deadlines of your department.
Dealing with clients over email, phone and face to face when necessary.
Supporting the team and junior members of staff with their own workflow and deadlines whilst assisting with their own development, including reviewing their work.
Ideally take the lead with client management to build strong working relationships with clients.
What We’re Looking For
AAT Qualified or Qualified by Experience (ACA/ACCA students/qualified will also be considered)
Practice experience is essential, (preferably 4 – 6+ years)
Strong working knowledge of Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS, and bookkeeping principles
Strong experience using accountancy software preferably including, IRIS, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong technical skills with the ability to work without review and to review others work
Previous experience supporting junior staff in both output and development.
Previous experience as a lead client communicator, first responder or key role (where partner led).
Previous experience with client management and the ownership of a portfolio of clients.
Ability to drive (with a clean driving licence) is preferred.
Details
You will receive 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
There is opportunity to study support towards the ACA qualifications as well as part of an internal career path.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to make the first steps in a more senior role with added responsibility and is looking to progress through management roles and to a potential partner level in the future.
- Location:
- UK