Accountant

Qualified Accountant

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm

Location: London, NW11

Salary: £45,000-£60,000 (depending on experience)

Our client is an accountancy firm based in North West London and are looking for an accountant to join their team. They are a smaller but fast growing firm and manage a wide range of different type of portfolios.

The Accountant will work closely along side one of the partners and will be a critical part of the team. You must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience and have the ability to manage the demands of a heavy work load. You must be able to prioritize tasks and address the most critical and pressing demands first. Being an outstanding team player and having a good relationship with the rest of the team is essential.

Good working knowledge of difference accountancy software is essential.

Job Description:

Day to day duties:

• Accessing financial records of the clients
• Preparing, reconciling and filing VAT and Sales returns
• Preparing year end and statutory accounts
• Reviewing bookkeeping and Xero records, dealing with journals, and preparing management accounts
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Assisting with bookkeeping, accounting, VAT and payroll work as needed
• Business tax knowledge preferable but full support given
• Supporting clients with running their businesses and improving their record keeping
• Look for opportunities to improve internal processes and technology

Accountant, skills and experience:

• Level 4 AAT qualified or qualified ACA or ACCA
• Previous accountancy practice experience essential
• Experience in Xero cloud accounting technology essential
• Experience in Sage Accounts Production Advance & CCH essential
• Enthusiastic, outgoing and passionate
• Dynamic, team orientated and confident
• A working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Great organizational and communications skills
• Committed to continuous personal development
• Comfortable to research solutions but balanced by knowing when to consult with others
• Ability to prioritize and delegate
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to display initiative and act decisively when necessary for a client
• Commercial mindset