Practice Accountant

Senior Practice Accountant, ACCA Qualified, Eastleigh, Winchester £38,000

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Excellent Practice Accountancy opportunity for a qualified professional that has at least 3 years Practice experience within a diversified position. Office based in Southampton & Winchester.
My client is a rapidly expanding firm that specializes in international VAT and tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses that are located globally. The firm has a large number of notable names as clients globally.

An extremely good benefit package and rewarding bonus platform in place with a company that adheres to a strong work to life balance ethos.

Recruiting for a candidate that must be a self-starter and a clear communicator with at all levels. The candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work independently and pro-actively in the practice that is client focused.

Providing expert advice to a range of clients from start-ups to multi-million turnover companies. Services include but not limited to Statutory Accounts, Management Accounts, Business Advisory, VAT, International VAT Bookkeeping, Payroll and Business and Personal Tax Compliance and Planning.
The main responsibilities of the role will include;

• Managing a sizeable portfolio of clients across many sectors
• Extensive communication with clients
• Accounts preparation for Limited companies, Sole traders,Partnerships and Tax computations
• Involvement in bookkeeping, VAT returns and payroll
• Working with a diverse portfolio of clients and developing client relationships
• Business tax computations and the preparation of partnership and corporation tax returns
• Marketing and promotion of service offerings

Client uses Iris as the main system plus, Sage, Xero, Kashflow for client bookkeeping.
Candidate Profile:

• 5 years practice experience (ideally)
• Solid finance experience with progressively increasing responsibilities; multinational company clients preferred
• Expert knowledge of international tax concepts
• Excellent analytical skills, with a high focus on accuracy and follow-through and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions and achieve results through indirect influence and collaboration
• Ability to work well with a tight deadline and dynamic environment with multiple deliverables
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A relevant Business, Finance, or Accounting Degree
• Chartered Accounting, Certified Practising Accountant, or Certified Public Accountant (or equivalent) certification preferred
• MS Office at advanced level

Required licences or certifications:

• Drivers Licence
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
• AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

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