Practice Accountant / Client Manager

Practice Accountant / Client Manager Location: Office based in Banbury, OX16 2EH. Salary: Basic Salary of £50K with OTB of £60K+ Pension ; Company pension scheme Training ; In-house training program and ongoing CPD Support; Employee assistance program - Health Assured Contract: Full time, permanent. Holidays : 22 days holiday + bank holidays. TaxAssist Accountants are the largest network of accountants who focus their accountancy skills specifically on small businesses and taxpayers needing a tax return in the UK. We specialize in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings and tax advice to small businesses and individuals. We are looking for a Practice Accountant to join our expanding accountancy practice. We provide a friendly, flexible and proactive all year-round service to small to medium businesses and individuals in the local area. Practice Accountant - Responsibilities: You will have a couple of years post qualification experience and will be very able to deal with the accounting and taxation needs of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and individual taxpayers. o Preparation and review of Accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies o Preparation and review of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for Sole Traders, Rental Property Income, Individuals and Partnerships o Preparation and review of Corporation Tax Computations for Limited Companies o Preparation, review and submission of VAT Returns As well as a high degree of technical competence you will enjoy integrating with local business community and a have a real desire to help local businesses. You already know that excellent customer service is key to the success of our business. You are looking for a role with a very high degree of autonomy but at the same time have the drive to deliver results in line with the business plan. You will be a leader with a strong desire to build the team to meet achievable targets. Marketing will be a key driver to success, and you will be open new ideas and initiatives to drive business development. Provision of client-focused support including client meetings, dealing with client queries via phone, email and in person Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing between clients/visitors/enquirers and staff and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility Management and guidance of junior staff Plus, other duties consistent with the grade as directed. What we need from you: ACCA/ICAEW or AAT qualified or equivalent or qualified by experience Recent and relevant experience in a practice environment Current working knowledge of UK tax laws and accounting standards applicable to small business Strong knowledge of computerised accounting systems Genuine desire to be a trusted advisor to small business clients You must have good people skills, be highly organised and be able to work unsupervised to strict deadlines. You must have a good command of the English language (both spoken and written) as the job involves writing of technical emails to clients Conscientious, committed and reliable Able to work to tight deadlines without compromising the quality of your work Experience of using QuickBooks Online, TaxCalc and Office 365 would be extremely beneficial A proven track record of several years' work within one or more businesses Must have a can do attitude and be able to work independently with appropriate support. You should be proactive, motivated and willing to learn, with a problem-solving attitude. You will be confident in engaging with clients to build a rapport and offer solutions and direction. If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today! TPBN1_UKTJ