Tax Vacancy and Accountant/Client Manager

We are working with a Milton Keynes based firm, looking to recruit either into a tax focused position or potentially more of an Accountant / Client Manager position.

The firms first option is ideally someone with proven experience in tax work, potentially qualified (or part-qualified) to support the tax manager. They would also consider a candidate with an accountancy qualification, who has practice experience in tax. If they find the right person, there will be an opportunity to carve a key position in the firm, with progression and development on offer. The right person could develop their role into a management position over time. Personal tax focused, this role might expand to include capital gains tax, inheritance tax and related areas.

The firm can also consider employing a more multi-skilled Accounts senior / Client Manager. The job role is circa 80-90% accounts, managing a portfolio of relationships with clients, some interesting project work, developing close relationships with clients, helping to manage the workflow of the team and liaise with the outsourcing team. Most clients are on Xero, some on sage and QuickBooks. Those studying AAT, ACA or ACCA can be considered and supported in their studies, with Qualified people and those “qualified by their experience” considered too.

The role may include the following:

• Preparation and completion of company accounts
• Possible audit assignments (dependent on your preference), which will including planning, fieldwork and completion using standard programmes.
• Plan assignments
• Prepare accounts for limited companies
• Prepare VAT returns and associated bookkeeping
• Prepare management accounts
• Have the ability to work from incomplete records or computerised TB’s
• Be able to carry out complex bookkeeping work for clients
• Manage day to day client relationship and dealing with ad-hoc queries. Lead smaller assignments and assist colleagues on larger or more complex projects
• Supervise junior staff during the audit and review their work
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office, Sage, Xero
• Experience and knowledge of IRIS would be an advantage

Benefits:

• As well as a competitive salary, you will become a valued member of the team and there will be opportunities to work closely with clients.
• You will receive constant encouragement and guidance from a very supportive team with the flexibility to manage your own workload and develop your own personal style.
• Hybrid working – 35 hour working week
• Free parking
• Full study support
• Great office location