Accountant (Qualified / QBE)

• Working from client provided and in-house done bookkeeping to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self employed accounts
  
• Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) with appropriate calculations
  
• Completing self assessment tax returns for individuals and self employed traders
  
• Assisting in-house bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries especially when needed to correct errors and updating and reconciling ledgers
  
• Carrying out VAT checks and reviews of bookkeepers work
  
• Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks
  
• Complying with financial laws, regulations and standards alongside in-house policies
  
• Reporting discrepancies and issues (including potential fraud) to senior management
  
• Software used includes Xero, Sage (Cloud and 50), Freeagent and QuickBooks. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel). 
  
• Migrating clients onto cloud bookkeeping including setting up opening balances and integrating any third party apps (eg tills, sales channels, stock control, payment systems etc)
  
• You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to manage time effectively and efficiently ensuring deadlines are met with excellent accuracy and attention to detail. 
  
• Keeping personal accounting qualifications up to date
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in preparing company and self-employed accounts and tax returns, including dealing with HMRC
  
• Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero (including client onboarding)
  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
  
• Excellent communication skills and a polite telephone manner
  
• High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under deadlines
  
• Accountancy practice background preferred
  

Benefits

• Location: Based in Caterham with the option to work from home one day a week
  
• Full-time role: Monday to Friday (9 am to 5 pm)
  
• Benefits: 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure)
  
• Workplace Pension scheme
  
• Health Plan