Lead Accountant

AccountancyJobs • Full Time • Shifnal, Shropshire, United Kingdom • £34,000 - £36,000 / year • 2m ago

Lead Accountant

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Lead Accountant on behalf of our client in Shifnal, Shropshire.

The Successful candidate will have a client centred approach and will be able to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Hours: Mon-Fri - 36.25 hours per week | Office based.

Salary: £34,000 – 36,000 per annum DOE.

Duties include but not limited to: • Company Accounts and Tax lead for the practice. • Work with small UK & Base team to progress WIP & hit targets set by Practice Manager. • To process client paperwork and to use information supplied to prepare final accounts and corporate/personal tax returns to be reviewed by partner. • Working with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journals. • Preparing statutory accounts, dividend warrants, completed corporation tax returns and self-assessment returns. • Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct. • Manage juniors and ensure they deliver tasks to high standard and to deadline. • Deliver on targets outlined and agreed with Practice Manager. • Perform client risk assessments • Communicate between client and BASE for all aspects of accounts. • Ensure all closing documentation, including cover letter and an invoice is raised for all accounts. • Ensure preparation of the year end individual tax returns & corporation tax returns for clients • Coordinate accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. • Preparation of Year-end Accounts and Management Accounts. • Regular monthly visits to clients for preparation of management accounts. • Overseeing and finalising accounts prepared by team members. • Keeping track of overall work in progress. • Communication with clients. • Preparation of a high-quality accounts & working papers file to support the financial statements. • Preparation and reconciliation of key control accounts. • Send year end journals to clients. • Chase your clients for invoice payments.

Ideal Candidate: • Understanding of Double Entry bookkeeping (essential) • Understanding of Payroll processes (preferred) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of systems (Sage/CCH/QuickBooks – preferred) • Strong understanding of Excel. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • High attention to detail • ACCA or ACA qualified or equivalent (essential) • Previous experience of working in an accountancy practice (essential)

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