Accountant of Excellence

1 month ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom Fraser Russell Limited Full time

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Semi Senior Accountant looking to excel and progress to a Senior Accountant position within 12 months. As a key member of our team, you will be involved in external audits, undertaking planning, fieldwork and completion work in readiness for review. You must have a passion for auditing and a forward-thinking attitude to excel in our excellent working environment.

The Job

  1. Undertake involvement in external audits including planning, fieldwork and completion work;
  2. Assist the manager and partners in completion of audit file, drafting accounts and reviewing disclosures under FRS 102 requirements;
  3. Draft closing meeting agendas, attend closing meetings to discuss the audit and close of audit files;
  4. Prepare accounts and tax returns for limited companies, sole traders, charities and partnerships;
  5. Compile VAT Returns, payroll and other general accounting tasks;
  6. Responsible for a portfolio of client deadlines across a range of sectors;
  7. Produce CGT and IHT calculations;
  8. Engage with clients in a friendly and professional manner;
  9. Correspond with HMRC enquiries, investigation and compliance checks;
  10. Produce analysis and reports in preparation for client meetings;
  11. Handle day-to-day enquiries and queries from clients;
  12. Review juniors' work.

Requirements:

  1. Minimum of 4 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment, with 3 years' solid external audit work;
  2. Either Part-qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualifications, with audit paper completed, or an ACCA affiliate seeking audit practical experience;
  3. Solid knowledge of UK GAAP, accounting standards and tax regulations;
  4. Experience in preparing financial statements and management accounts;
  5. Experience in external audits;
  6. Desirable: experience in a tax advisory role, handling HMRC enquiries and compliance checks;
  7. Proficient in accountancy and audit software such as CaseWare, Iris, Xero, QuickBooks, Payroll Manager, BTC.

Our Offer:

  1. In-house training by experienced professionals;
  2. Funded professional study CPD;
  3. Support Staff pension scheme;
  4. Progression opportunities;
  5. Dynamic working environment;
  6. Discounted onsite parking;
  7. 28 days annual leave (including normal statutory bank holidays).

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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