Ref: 2075664632
Location: Northampton
Salary: c£28K - £32K
Description:
Expanding firm with an opportunity for a finalist or recently qualified ACA / ACCA in a general practice role offering variety and career progression.

Overview

The role would be primarily office based, although some travelling may be required and involve the preparation of accounts from client’s prime records and software packages, ready for manager review.

There will be some audit work, supporting the audit manager and leading some audits, as experience is gained.

The role will also involve training and assisting with the development of junior members of staff as well as reviewing some of the juniors work.

Training clients in bookkeeping and being able to interpret their accounts is an important part of the firm's work and so confidence when dealing with clients is essential, as too are good communication skills, both written and verbal. There will be ad hoc assignments such as preparing business plans and cash flow forecasting. Depending upon the attributes of the candidate, progression to assistant manager within 12 – 24 months would be expected.

Job Specification

Preparation of accounts from client’s prime records and accounting software

Producing accounts to draft stage, including Tax Computation for Manager Review

Assisting with Audits as required, and ultimately leading audits

Training and developing junior members of staff

Dealing with clients and assisting with training client’s in respect of their book keeping requirements

Candidate Attributes

Nearly or newly ACCA or ACA qualified.

Dealing with client queries and liaising with clients in respect of accounting matters.

Supporting the managers in running their portfolios.

Assisting with “one off” jobs such as cash flow forecasts.

Preparation of management accounts and VAT returns.

Knowledge of Sage essential.

Knowledge of IRIS and other software useful.

Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

High level of integrity and commitment.

Demonstrates enjoyment in their work.

Supportive and reliable team member.

Loyal and self motivated.