Accounts and Business Advisor

A close knit accountancy practice with ambitious growth plans are looking for a qualified/near qualified accountant with business advisory skills to join their team.

Working under the supervision of the founder of the business, the accountant will spend approximately 40% of their time preparing FRS102 1a accounts and tax returns (Corporate, Personal, Partnership tax returns as well as R&D tax claims), and, 60% of their time meeting with clients either monthly or quarterly to review the latest management information created by the team.

You will be a key player in helping business owners with their tactical and strategic issues (usually relating to growth goals e.g funding, staffing and management challenges).

Key Responsibilities:-

Business Advisory

• Supporting clients on either a monthly or quarterly basis regarding business strategy and supporting them on key business decisions.

Financial Analysis

• Budget creation required with financial model building
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Management Information analysis

Accounting and Tax

• Accounts production under FRS 102 1a (using IRIS and XERO workpapers), including detailed disclosure notes
• Production of corporation tax returns, including S455 and group tax relief and capital allowances
• Write and calculate R&D claims
• Partnership and self assessment tax returns
• EMI share valuations and SEIS/EIS Advanced Assurance and Compliance
• Charity SORP and Independent Examiners Report

Requirements:-

• Qualified or near-qualified accountant with excellent business sense (ACCA / ACA / AAT / CTA)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with clients in simple English without the heavy use of accounting jargon.
• Experience of building professional relationships with clients
• Ability to advise clients on financial and other business issues using experience and knowledge of best practices

If you fit the above description, please apply immediately with an updated CV!