Bookkeeper, General Practice Accountant, Winchester

Bookkeeper in a chartered Practice, general accounts, AAT, Winchester, £28,000

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This excellent SME chartered Accountancy Practice is a rapidly expanding firm that specialises in international VAT and tax and accounting for e-commerce businesses that are located globally. The firm has a large number of notable names as clients globally.
You will already be working in a Practice environment to apply for this vacancy.

We are currently recruiting for a candidate that must be a self-starter and a clear communicator with at all levels. The candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work independently and pro-actively in the practice that is client focused. Over the last few years the firm has built an enviable reputation for delivery excellence.

Providing expert advice to a range of clients from start-ups to multi-million turnover companies. Services include but not limited to Statutory Accounts, Management Accounts, Business Advisory, VAT, International VAT Bookkeeping, Payroll and Business and Personal Tax Compliance and Planning.

The main responsibilities of the role will include;

Extensive communication with clients
Accounts preparation for Limited companies, Sole traders,Partnerships and Tax computations
Involvement in bookkeeping, VAT returns and payroll
Working with a diverse portfolio of clients and developing client relationships
Business tax computations and the preparation of partnership and corporation tax returns
Marketing and promotion of service offerings
We would expect the successful candidate to come from an accountancy practice background. Those who do not will need to demonstrate an understanding of statutory accounts as well as management accounts.
We use Iris as our main system plus, Sage, Xero, Kashflow for client bookkeeping.
Candidate Profile:

2 years practice experience
Solid finance experience with progressively increasing responsibilities; multinational company clients preferred
Expert knowledge of bookkeeping
Excellent analytical skills, with a high focus on accuracy and follow-through and strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work across functions and achieve results through indirect influence and collaboration
Ability to work well with a tight deadline and dynamic environment with multiple deliverables
Strong interpersonal skills
A relevant Business, Finance, or Accounting Degree
Chartered Accounting, Certified Practising Accountant, or Certified Public Accountant (or equivalent) certification preferred
MS Office at advanced level
Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

Accounting:2 years
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

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