An exciting position has become available within a well-established accountancy firm with offices based in Milton Keynes & Peterborough. An ideal candidate will be working closely with the directors of the company.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday. The job role requires commuting between both offices.

Leading from the front, you will have a hands-on role, and be expected to focus on customer retention and business development within the office and the wider network, whilst proactively seeking potential opportunities to build the client base along with a willingness to undertake assignments when necessary.

 Role Requirements

Minimum 5 years of post-qualified experience in a practice environment.

Qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA will be considered for those with recent accountancy practice experience)

Previous managerial or supervisory experience is necessary for this position

Planning, undertaking, supervising, and reviewing assignments

Excellent and up to date technical accounting and tax skills

Excellent communicator with good verbal and written English skills. With the ability to display the interpersonal skills to interact with a varied client portfolio

A focus on customer care and customer retention.

Work closely with the directors and the management skills to mentor and supervise the team

Organised and proactive with good attention to detail.

Experience with Dext, Xero and Capium essential (other accounting software experience is beneficial)

Must have a “can do” attitude

A current and up to date practice certificate would be advantageous

Role Responsibilities

Taking a proactive approach to identifying and resolving any issues.

Workflow planning and overall management of day-to-day business activities including keeping close to deliverables

Working very closely with all managers in Accounts, VAT, PAYE and Personal Tax department

Ability to prepare working papers and annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and owner managed SMEs. Advise around the processes to be fully compliant with the governing body.

Ability to prepare and review statutory accounts in accordance with UK FRS 105 and FRS 102.

Ability to prepare and review corporation tax returns for our clients with small-sized companies

Personal and business tax computations alongside tax planning and remuneration planning for SMEs.

Ability to review VAT returns and submissions.

Ability to review payroll produced by junior team members.

Ability and knowledge to answer technical questions for staff managers and other employees

Ability to prepare management accounts with commentary for clients.

Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients where necessary.

Work confidently with various accounting and computer packages such as Xero, QuickBooks, Capium, Dext and Sage.

Supervise and train junior members of the team and managing their training requirements

Managing a growing team 

Client relationship management.

Working closely with clients and providing them with advice to ensure that they are running their businesses efficiently and profitably is key to how our business operates.

Experience of advising accounting and non-accounting people.

Monitoring Health & Safety policies of the company

Ability to address any HR issues, staff holidays, maternity & paternity policies etc

Networking on behalf of the company and grow business organically

Management of the social media and liaising with the respective teams

Liaising with the Credit Control team to implement strategies to reduce the debt book

System reviews and implementation of the right processes

Managing software renewals and liaising with the IT support

Review of the fee structure and packages

Driving business growth