Senior Practice Accountant

Senior Practice Accountant

Location: Norwich South, NR1 3EY.
Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP45,000 dependent on experience.
Contract: Full time, permanent.

TaxAssist Accountants are the largest network of accountants who focus their accountancy skills specifically on small businesses and taxpayers needing a tax return in the UK. We specialise in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings and tax advice to small businesses and individuals.

The Norwich South practice opened in Ber Street in August 2019 and has since experienced substantial growth which has been accelerating in the last year. We are seeking an accountant to support the growth and development of the business.
You will be a key person in the practice and work alongside the principal.

You will work closely with your clients and be taking a leading role in the preparation of accounts and tax work. Our unique shop fronted office environments foster great opportunities to get to know your clients face to face in a relaxed setting.

About the role:

The Senior Practice Accountant will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality service to a portfolio of clients.

Senior Practice Accountant - Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing year-end accounts for a variety of clients including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, etc using accounting software and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals and partnerships.
• Managing your own portfolio of clients
• VAT returns preparation and knowledge of MTD required
• Ensuring year-end company accounts and corporation tax returns are submitted in accordance with Companies House and HMRC deadlines respectively
• Dealing with client queries via phone, email and in person
• Provision of client-focused support including client meetings
• Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing between clients/visitors/enquirers and staff and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions
• Help to onboard new clients by preparing relevant forms
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public
• Management and guidance of junior staff

What we need from you:

• Fully or part-qualified with appropriate technical qualification and with at least 3 years' experience in practice OR Qualified by Experience (QBE) with at least 5 years' experience in practice and working to a high level.
• You must have good people skills, be highly organised and be able to work unsupervised to strict deadlines. You must have a good command of the English language (both spoken and written) as the job involves writing of technical emails to clients
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of accounts, VAT and tax, particularly for small businesses and individuals.
• Able to use computerised accounting systems and IT. Ideally, but not essential, TaxCalc, Practice Ignition,Xero, QBO, and Microsoft Office.
• Any new training will be provided in learning the practice software, however, experience with accounting and tax software such as TaxCalc, Xero and Quickbooks Online will be an advantage.

You must also have a can do attitude and be able to work independently with appropriate support. You should be proactive, motivated and willing to learn, with a problem-solving attitude. You will be confident in engaging with clients to build a rapport and offer solutions and direction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Medical Insurance
• In-house training programme and ongoing CPD
• Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
• Swift progression opportunities