Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent accounting and business advisory firms. As a Top 100 Accountancy Firm, we provide bespoke audit, accounting, payroll, taxation, and business advice across a diverse range of sectors, including academy schools, agriculture, landed estates, international, not-for-profit, property and development, and professional services. My client prides ourselves on delivering clever, tailored solutions that drive our clients' success.Purpose of the Role:To deliver high-quality audit, accounting, and client services within the Corporate Services team, contributing to the firm’s development with minimal supervision.

• Support partners and managers in providing top-tier service to clients on compliance and planning matters.
• Manage and deliver ad hoc projects and assignments independently.
• Review and prepare client accounts, tax, or VAT work, ensuring all outputs meet required standards.
• Undertake remuneration planning and provide high-level technical audit, accounts, and taxation compliance work for corporate clients.
• Identify areas where additional services or added value can be provided, raising these with Partners.
• Ensure all client deliverables, including paperwork and reports to HMRC, are completed accurately and dispatched within deadlines.
• Proactively liaise with clients to gather necessary information, ensuring attention to detail and thorough questioning.
• Monitor and manage job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, aiming to exceed targets where possible.
• Record and maximise recovery of chargeable time.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and supervision to trainees, reviewing their assignments to ensure quality.
• Attend relevant courses and use support networks to enhance knowledge, particularly on complex queries.
• Review and, where necessary, prepare client tax returns, advising on payments and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist clients with accounting software queries, offering guidance on various platforms.
• Participate in client seminars, networking, and business generation activities under the guidance of senior team members.

Critical Skills Required:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and idea generation skills.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly with accounting software.
• Active listening skills with the ability to review and prepare accounts, tax, or VAT efficiently.

Qualifications Required:

• Essential: Part Qualified ACA/ACCA.
• Desirable: Degree or equivalent experience.

Experience Required:

• Essential: Prior accounts experience within a practice environment.
• Desirable: Experience with cloud accounting software, especially Xero.