Up and Coming Accountant

2 weeks ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Think Specialist Recruitment Full time


Are you an individual with Accountancy Practice experience looking for your next role with a focus on progression?Think Accountancy & Finance are collaborating with an exceptional client presenting an enticing opportunity for an up and coming Accountant who has 1-3 years practice experience under their belt.

This is a role with a difference as the client is looking for someone who can use their 1-3 years practice experience to liaise with sole traders and Ltd companies as well as support a number of juniors and overseeing their work.

This is a support role rather than management and is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills.

This role involves managing a client portfolio and utilising strong customer service skills to be the first point of contact for a number of clients.

This position is supported from a team leader and Assistant Accountant.
Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of practice experience and be able to demonstrate:Strong technical proficiency and understanding of accountancy principlesDedication to career growth and progressionMeticulous attention to detail and effective workload managementProficient IT skillsExcellent communication abilities and collaborative aptitudeKey responsibilities comprise: Oversight of a client portfolio numbering between (Apply online only)


Timely and professional communication with clients via calls and emailsPrioritization of exceptional customer serviceAssisting and training clients on utilising bookkeeping portalOffering tax planning and ad hoc guidance as neededReviewing and approving accounts before client distributionPreparation of self-assessment tax returns for client approvalThis role will evolve overtime but initially will oversee juniors to ensure they are completing their tasks as needed.

As mentioned this is not a management job and more leading by example.
The company are based in Watford with good access to public transport.coordination tasks.

There is flexibility to accommodate a candidate on a term-time only basis or a full-time basis working across the year with a 33 days (+ bank holidays) holiday allowance Hours of work 8.30am to 4.30pm with hybrid working available, plus the potential to support CIPD study.

It is essential that candidates are highly presentable, flexible in approach, have fantastic communication skills and can work in an extremely busy environment.

The team is small but full of energy and fun, offering an excellent development opportunity for somebody looking to build on their HR experience.

Some previous experience in a HR administration/HR Coordinator/HR Assistant role is essential.*Interviews to take place from mid-April onwards
Role overview: Provide confidential support to HR processesUpdating HR system with new starters and changes to employmentManage HR inboxRecord and maintain staff absence recordsMaintaining DBS recordsDealing with references, right to work documents and DBS checks for new staff membersWriting and placing job advertsHandling advert response and uploading details onto Applicant Tracking SystemScreening applicants, scheduling interviews and feedback/outcomesHandle any calls to HR departmentBooking training including meeting rooms, refreshments and invitationsSupporting with absence and performance management correspondenceCandidate requirements: Previous HR experience
  • HR administrator, HR coordinator or HR assistant levelExcellent administration skillsGood IT skillsHighly presentableFlexible to work different hours as required (for staff assessments etc)Think Human Resources is the HR division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independently owned recruitment business.
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