Accountant

Up to £55,000 + Benefits

As a result of sustained commercial success, an exciting new opportunity exists for an ambitious fully qualified Accountant to grow their career within a thriving, fast-paced accountancy practice in a diverse, wide ranging client facing role.

Our client is a busy, professional and collaborative accountancy practice with two offices in South West London. Working closely with many small, medium-sized and growing businesses, they pride themselves on delivering outstanding client service in an honest and down-to-earth manner. They have a talented team, driven by a collective desire to see their clients succeed. They believe in practicality and professionalism, integrity and a supportive approach to their work, as well as being committed to giving something back to the people of South West London.

The successful candidate, who will have the ability to oversee a small team, will take responsibility for managing client accounts preparation in a timely and professional manner for a variety of cross industry clients, working closely with the Practice Partner. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are both key requirements of the role. Ideally, applicants will also have good knowledge of CIS and a practice rather than corporate accountancy background.

Applications are particularly encouraged from solution focused CIMA accredited individuals with the inter-personal skills required to build long lasting commercial relationships within their client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, management accounts, VAT returns and submissions and file corporation tax returns Fully understand the portfolio of clients and their requirements Ensure knowledge of CCH is up to date to ensure work is completed in an efficient manner Maintain all records on the CCH database, including client records and timesheets Responsible for ensuring billing targets are met Ensure timesheets are completed on time Produce client documentation within defined time-scales Act as the main day-to-day point of contact for clients Ensure regular direct communication with clients to build relationships and respond to queries Handle and solve all client queries in a prompt and professional manner Research and support new business opportunities Maintain the level of knowledge and build on the experience in areas as required Remain up to date with all company marketing programmes and newsletter Support other members of the accounts team as required

Skills & Experience

Fully ACCA / ACA / CGMA / CIMA qualified 3-5 years of experience in an accounting firm Experience of working in a busy practice with a variety of billing methods Systems focused with experience using Wolters Kluwer products (desirable) Strong attention to detail Highly organised Excellent verbal and written communication skills Collaborative

This is an exciting new opportunity for an ambitious qualified Accountant with practice experience, to join a professional, highly supportive practice as they continue to build an impressive reputation for providing a truly client focused service. In return, a competitive, negotiable salary based on experience is on offer, in addition to full study support if required and a raft of employee focused benefits. Apply now!