Practice Accountant

3 days ago


Kent, United Kingdom Charleston Recruitment Full time

**Practice Accountantin Kent**
We are now recruiting for a well-respected, boutique in size firm of accountants in Central Kent, that are seeking an ambitious Practice Accountant.

My client has an exceptional reputation in the industry and has a wide and varied client base within numerous industries and business entities.

The successful Practice Accountant is likely to have at least 5 years of previous experience gained within a general accountancy practice where they have carried out a varied range of tasks, including accounts preparation, VAT returns, tax computations,and possibly audit.

Reporting directly to the regularity. This role can be an excellent opportunity for an accountant that wants to further their career within a practice that is oriented towards staff growth and progression.

**This Practice Accountant role requires**:

- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Handled small business accounting with journal.
- Preparing working papers and annual accounts for sole traders and owner managed SMEs.
- Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with UK FRS 105 and FRS 102A.
- Prepare corporation tax returns for our clients with small-sized companies.
- Review VAT returns and submissions under MTD.
- Communicating with clients.
- Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
- Supervise a team of accounts and train staff as appropriate.
- Processing Journals and finalising Accounts.
- Preparation of accounts and VAT returns for Sole Traders, Company and Partnerships.
- Corporation tax submission.
- Companies House admin.
- HMRC compliance.

Telephone and face to face liaison with clients including onsite visits.

Other ad-hoc duties.

**Person Specification**:

- ACA/ACCA level qualified or Qualified by experience within a general public practice setting.
- Previous experience in a similar position in a practice background is a must.
- Work confidently with various computer and accounting software such as Quickbooks and Xero.
- Up to date financial and tax regulations.
- Quality assurance and customer care.
- Effective business communication and team working spirit.
- 3 years of experience working within an accountancy firm.
- Good oral/written English skill.

**Salary**

Salary will be negotiable depending on experience.

If you’re looking for a Practice Accountant role in Kent but felt this position wasn’t the right fit, Charleston Recruitment is still able to assist you with your search.

Many accountants seeking new opportunities are unaware that although job titles can differ between practices, often the job specifications are similar. For example, if you see that we are advertising for a Semi Senior position in **Kent**we may also be recruiting for a Practice Accountant in Kent as well.

Charleston Recruitment specialise in placing accountancy professionals in new positions. We can help you find the ideal Public Practice role that advances your career and keeps you on a trajectory towards meeting your professional goals.

If you have experience in Public Practice and would like to discover fresh career opportunities, please get in touch with us today.


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