Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant

This fast-growing accountancy firm based in Guildford is looking for a fully qualified Accountant to join their team. You will be joining a thriving business that continues to excel and has a brilliant market reputation. This role will be offered on a hybrid working basis and you will need to be a car driver to commute to the offices. This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified accountant who has experience working within an accountancy firm and is now looking to work with senior partners, to make a difference in a growing firm.

Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant - Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Great working culture
• Career progression
• Car parking on site
• Pension scheme

Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant - About The Role

In this role you will be working on a variety of accounting and tax related tasks. You will be supporting clients in managing their financial records, ensuring compliance and offering advisory services.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Client relationship management across the board in addition to consistently running a varied portfolio of clients, including dealing with the preparation of annual accounts and tax computation, ensuring all work is completed in a timely manner
• Prepare management accounts with commentary for clients, accurately and on time
• Mentor and support junior staff in their professional development, including reviewing their work for your client portfolio, such as bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts
• Work closely with clients and providing them with financial advice to ensure that they are running their businesses efficiently and profitably day-to-day. Communicate with clients to understand their needs and answer questions in addition to collaborating with stakeholders
• Proactively arrange/oversee pre year-end client meetings
• Ensure that client accounting records are maintained accurately throughout the year and be able to provide management figures as required
• Speak confidently with clients about software options relevant to their needs and promote our partnership products e.g. Xero, Dext and Pleo
• Understand and adhere to internal processes

The successful Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant will have:

• A full ACA or ACCA qualification
• Previous experience working within an accountancy firm is essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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