Practice Accountant

Description

We are now recruiting for a well-respected, boutique in size firm of accountants in Blackpool, that are seeking an ambitious Practice Accountant.

My client has an exceptional reputation in the industry and has a wide and varied client base within numerous industries and business entities.

The successful Practice Accountant is likely to have at least 3 years of previous experience gained within a general accountancy practice where they have carried out a varied range of tasks, including accounts preparation, VAT returns, tax computations, and possibly audit.

This Practice Accountant role requires:
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Handled small business accounting with journal.
* Preparing working papers and annual accounts for sole traders and owner managed SMEs.
* Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with UK FRS 105 and FRS 102A.
* Prepare corporation tax returns for our clients with small-sized companies.
* Review VAT returns and submissions under MTD.
* Communicating with clients.
* Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
* Processing Journals and finalising Accounts.
* Preparation of accounts and VAT returns for Sole Traders, Company and Partnerships.
* Corporation tax submission.
* Companies House admin.
* HMRC compliance.
* Telephone and face to face liaison with clients including onsite visits.
* Other ad-hoc duties.

Person Specification:
* Previous experience in a similar position in a practice background is a must.
* Work confidently with various computer and accounting software such as Quickbooks and Xero .
* Up to date financial and tax regulations.
* Quality assurance and customer care.
* Effective business communication and team working spirit.
* 3 years of experience working within an accountancy firm.
* Good oral/written English skill.

If this role is of interest please apply sending a copy of your CV.