Job Description

The successful applicant will assist with the growing workload. Working within in a small team predominantly preparing and submitting financial statements for a variety of different businesses ranging from sole traders to limited companies and Charities and Social Enterprises. They will also ideally have at least two years' practice experience, excellent organisational skills, and an enthusiastic attitude towards work.

Position Overview

The successful candidates duties will involve (but not limited to):

Accounts preparation and finalisation for Limited Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships, Charities and Social Enterprises. Overseeing a juniors work on sole trader, partnership accounts and tax returns Corporate, Personal and Partnership Tax Computations and Returns Assisting and completing client Bookkeeping and reconciliations Accruals and prepayments Calculation and posting of journals Company Secretarial Work, such as filing confirmation statements Work from clients sites, as well as the office (and occasionally from home) Preparing, Overseeing and filing VAT Clients and ensuring clients are MTD for VAT compliant Liaising and meeting with clients on a regular basis regarding their Accounts, Tax and other related work Dealing with HMRC Training and supervising less senior staff and reviewing their work Reporting to Managers Completing CPD requirements Completing Money Laundering and GDPR requirements Undertake any other duties, as requested
This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet the changing needs of the company.

Required Skills and Experience:

Experience in incomplete records accounts preparation; to have a minimum of two years' experience within a UK accountancy practice in a senior/semi senior position; Be fully AAT (Level 4) /ACCA/ACA/ICEAW/IFA qualified (or equivalent); Able to meet deadlines; Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision.

Desired Skills:

We are looking for a candidate:

Have undertaken all the specific responsibilities above unaided successful for a number of years. who has a passion for accounting; who has an understanding and knowledge of accounting techniques; who has experience of Quickbooks and Xero; who is able to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis, in groups, through presentations and through formal reports and has strong interpersonal skills; who is motivated and enthusiastic; who has good communication skills - with the ability to communicate with people at various levels of knowledge face to face, over the telephone and in writing; who has good IT knowledge including Microsoft Excel and Word; who has excellent monitoring and record keeping skills; who has the ability to work with a diverse range of people; who has the ability to work alone and as part of a team; who is able to work efficiently under pressure; who has good Planning, organisational and time management skills; who has a Professional attitude and appearance; who is excellent at meeting targets and deadlines; Full UK driving licence (as you will be required to travel to clients premises).

What you can expect from us:

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. 28 days holiday (Pro-rata; inclusive of bank holidays) Paid overtime Company Pension scheme is available Onsite parking is available

Salary and hours

Salary: 31,000-36,000 per annum (FTE, your wage will be pro-rata'd to your hours) depending on qualification and experience

Working hours 9am - 2pm Monday to Thursday (Can be flexible with hours/working patten) - 18 hours (this is a growing position, hours to increase over time, to potential full time)

How to Apply

Please apply by sending a covering letter, full CV, qualifications, relevant areas of experience and any queries you may have to info@oakleighaccounting.co.uk, with the job title as the subject line.

Upon receipt of your CV and covering letter, if you have the minimum of 2 years experience in a UK accountancy practice and are fully AAT (Level 4)/ACCA/ACA/ICEAW/IFA qualified (or equivalent) you will be invited to complete a short task, this will take around 2-3 hours to complete.

Upon successfully completion of the task (or very close), you will be invited to an interview, which will take place on Zoom.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Paid volunteer time
Application question(s):

Are you a member of AAT/ACCA/ACA/ICEAW/IFA or equivalent accounting awarding body?
Experience:

accounting: 2 years (required) working within a UK accountancy firm: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving (preferred)
Work Location: In person