Junior/semi Senior Accountant

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. Daily and routineadministration duties as listed below will also be part of this job profile.

**Key responsibilities**
- Bookkeeping from client records to produce VAT Returns
- 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 income tax computations for sole traders and partnerships
- Assist with ad hoc accounts analysis work as and when required
- Completion of self assessment returns, income & expenditure and rental accounts work for individuals and partnerships
- Basic working knowledge of Xero, Sage, TASBooks and/or Taxcalc (training to be provided where necessary)
- 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 senior/manager overseeing assignment
- Office timesheets to update on a weekly basis
- 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**:

- Friendly and confident with 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
- Ambitious to take on additional tasks, learn new skills and develop within the organisation

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

- Strong experience within an accountancy/bookkeeping environment is essential with a minimum of at least 1 to 2 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/aiming towards studying for the ACCA qualification and/or qualified by experience
- English and Maths