Semi Senior/senior Accountant

**Company Name**:Synergy Accountancy Services LLP

**Contact Name**: Arjun Desai & Kamlesh Pankhania

**Office Address**:Lalita Buildings, 378 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LX

**Number of employees**:4

**Company Description**:Synergy Accountancy Services LLP has been founded since 1 August 2015 and has grown following the merger of 2 practices. The partners have experiences of over 35 years. The firm is a small practice who provides a varietyof services including (but not limited to) accountancy, taxation, bookkeeping, IHT, business consultancy and HMRC enquiries. The firm aims to provide excellent service and expertise to all our clients.

**Qualification Details**:ACCA Part Qualified / Qualified.

**Job Title**:Semi Senior/Senior Accountant.

We are looking to recruit a Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant who is qualified and/or is studying towards the ACCA qualification and has had practical experience within practice.

The role will be a combination of accounts preparation and tax returns. You will be mainly responsible for preparation of clients accounts ranging from sole traders, partnerships and limited companies as well as completion of the tax returns.

**Key responsibilities**
- Bookkeeping from client records to produce VAT Returns
- Monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns to be completed and filed
- Preparation of monthly Management Accounts using accounting software (training to be provided where necessary)
- Preparation of annual accounts and working papers to an excellent standard, for approval by the manager/partner overseeing the assignment
- Preparation of corporation tax computations and tax returns for Limited Companies
- Preparation of business tax computations for sole traders and partnerships
- Completion of self assessment returns, income & expenditure and rental accounts work for individuals and partnerships
- Competent on Xero, Sage, TASBooks and/or Taxcalc (training to be provided where necessary)
- Manage junior staff and organise workload
- Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
- To promptly report to manager any concerns which may affect the firm’s client relationship e.g. money laundering, unethical business practice, complaints
- To respect client confidentiality and report any issues which may affect client relationships to the manager/partner overseeing assignment
- Ad hoc administrative duties such as answering the phone and general office duties when required

**Future Prospects**:
Training and development is continual. With progression, time and dedication, you can work your way up the management ladder within the practice.

**Holidays/Pension/Benefits**:

- 20 holidays plus the 8 statutory bank holidays
- Pension scheme option available if you wish to opt in - further details can be provided upon request
- Study support available

**Parking available/Accessible via public transport**:
We are situated on the A34 Walsall Road (opposite Selco), off the Rocky Lane Junction, near Junction 7 of M6.

Public transport available to City Centre and other locations, parking is available at the front and back of the office.

**Hours per week**:37.50

9am to 5.30pm with an hour’s lunch between 1pm to 2pm

**No. of vacancies**:1

**Starting date of job**:Immediate start

**a)Qualities**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to manage workload and prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines
- Hardworking individual who is able to work on own initiative but also under instruction
- Have a professional manner and able to work well with others

**b)Competency/Technical skills needed**:

- Qualified or studying towards the ACCA qualification who is currently part qualified and has had at least 2/3 years experience in practice
- Excellent understanding of bookkeeping and reconciliation abilities
- Excellent IT skills - Microsoft Excel, Word, Xero, Sage, TASBooks and Taxcalc would be preferable but not essential.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of accountancy standards and taxation
- Payroll experience is preferred but not mandatory

**c)Qualifications required**
- Qualified or currently studying towards the ACCA qualification/qualified by experience
- 6 GCSE’s at C or above including English and Maths