We are looking to recruit a part qualified accountant who could work from our King’s Lynn office. Ideally you will be fully AAT qualified but could be qualified by experience or ACA/ACCA part qualified.
Stephenson Smart (East Anglia) Ltd are a well-established firm of accountants, based in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire; with offices in King’s Lynn, Gorleston and Acle, Fakenham, Wisbech, March and Downham Market. We have more than 130 dedicated staff spread across the organisation.
Our teams include highly qualified individuals who provide a professional and helpful service to our clients, to help them understand their tax and finances.
The relationship that our teams have with their clients and communities is integral to the reputation and success of the firm. Enthusiasm, determination and a strong work ethic are major attributes that we look for when introducing someone new into our team. The principles of equality and diversity play an integral part in our recruitment and retention of trainees, accountants and support staff, and in the promotion of talented individuals at Stephenson Smart.
Overview
As a Practice Accountant, you will be exposed to a wide variety of accounting and tax areas. For example, accounts for companies, sole traders and partnerships, audits, tax computations and tax returns, VAT returns, CIS returns, etc. Additionally, you will help mentor the junior members of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts preparation for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders and charities
- Supporting clients in accounting and taxation issues
- Assisting with audit assignments
- Preparation of management accounts including the preparation of budgets, cashflow forecasts
- Bookkeeping for clients and preparation of related VAT returns
- Working as part of a team to carry out additional client and in-house projects as required
- Assisting clients with systems development and improvement
- Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
- Conduct regular financial analysis and forecasting to provide expert advice to clients
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure client needs are met in a timely and efficient manner
- Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends and potential issues
Skills & Experience
- AAT Qualified or qualified by experience / Part ACA or ACCA qualified
- Strong IT skills with experience using Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and IRIS preferrable
- Proven experience in client handling
- A strong work ethic with commitment to delivering an excellent service
- A natural drive to ensure the value and integrity of the business is always upheld
- An ability to work to deadlines
Package
- Competitive salary plus additional benefits subject to experience
- 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
- Life Assurance
- Sick Pay after qualifying period
- Employee Benefits Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free car parking
- Length of service recognition
- Company social events paid for or subsidised by the firm
Job Type:
- Full-time, Permanent, Monday – Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (essential)
To apply please send CV and covering letter to: careers@stephenson-smart.com
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