About us
We are a well-established, medium-sized accountancy practice situated in the heart of Ashley Cross in Poole. We cater for a wider range of clients, from those with a rental property or two to well-established companies. Most of our clients are local, but we extend nationally also. We are looking to expand our experienced and friendly team as our business grows.
Terms
Salary: £25,000 – £35,000, depending on qualifications and experience
Contracted Hours: 37 ½ per week
Person Specification
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AREA
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PREFERABLE / ESSENTIAL
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Experience
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Strong background of working in practice
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Essential
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Working as part of a team
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Essential
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Recent experience of preparing year end accounts for a wide range of industries and client types
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Essential
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Preparing draft corporation tax computations
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Preferable
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Experience of preparing management accounts
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Preferable
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Knowledge
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Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, ACA)
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Preferable
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Competent in using Microsoft Excel
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Essential
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Use of IRIS Accountancy Suite modules
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Preferable
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Use of Sage 50 Accounts, Quickbooks, Xero
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Preferable
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Confident and proficient in general computing
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Essential
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Key Skills
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Can work to deadlines and manage own workload
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Essential
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Attention to detail
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Essential
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Confident in making calls to clients and other agencies
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Essential
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Can assess and prioritise important tasks, without losing sight of others
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Essential
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Friendly, polite manner
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Essential
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Conscientious working ethos
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Essential
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Able to carry out tasks independently, without direct supervision
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Essential
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Will take the initiative to identify tasks to be done
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Essential
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Job Description
- Preparing annual accounts for sole trades, rental properties, partnerships, LLP’s, limited companies.
- Occasional preparation of management accounts at the client’s request.
- Addressing any queries with the client that arise during the preparation of their accounts.
- Preparing draft corporation and personal tax computations based on the accounts.
- Assisting the bookkeeping & VAT team as required.
- Organising workload to ensure strict deadlines are met.
- Communicating with clients and other agencies.
To assist the other teams:
- Payroll & CIS – Working with the team to ensure consistency across the accounts and payroll/CIS is achieved, identifying discrepancies
- Admin – Working with the team to ensure communications with clients are effective, client details are kept up to date, and clients are looked after.
- Taxation – Working with the team in the preparation of tax computations and returns.
What we can offer you
- Flexible working hours, where staff cover allows
- Potential for some flexi-working (working from home)
- Opportunities for overtime
- Working within a supportive and friendly team
- On-site staff parking
- Staff socials
- Extended holiday allowance over the Christmas period
- Relaxed working atmosphere
- Ongoing study support, including potential for financial support