Lead Accountant

Lead Accountant

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Lead Accountant on behalf of our client in Shifnal, Shropshire.

The Successful candidate will have a client centred approach and will be able to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Hours: Mon-Fri - 36.25 hours per week | Office based.

Salary: £34,000 – 36,000 per annum DOE.

Duties include but not limited to:
• Company Accounts and Tax lead for the practice.
• Work with small UK & Base team to progress WIP & hit targets set by Practice Manager.
• To process client paperwork and to use information supplied to prepare final accounts and corporate/personal tax returns to be reviewed by partner.
• Working with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journals.
• Preparing statutory accounts, dividend warrants, completed corporation tax returns and self-assessment returns.
• Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct.
• Manage juniors and ensure they deliver tasks to high standard and to deadline.
• Deliver on targets outlined and agreed with Practice Manager.
• Perform client risk assessments
• Communicate between client and BASE for all aspects of accounts.
• Ensure all closing documentation, including cover letter and an invoice is raised for all accounts.
• Ensure preparation of the year end individual tax returns & corporation tax returns for clients
• Coordinate accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparation of Year-end Accounts and Management Accounts.
• Regular monthly visits to clients for preparation of management accounts.
• Overseeing and finalising accounts prepared by team members.
• Keeping track of overall work in progress.
• Communication with clients.
• Preparation of a high-quality accounts & working papers file to support the financial statements.
• Preparation and reconciliation of key control accounts.
• Send year end journals to clients.
• Chase your clients for invoice payments.

Ideal Candidate:
• Understanding of Double Entry bookkeeping (essential)
• Understanding of Payroll processes (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of systems (Sage/CCH/QuickBooks – preferred)
• Strong understanding of Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail
• ACCA or ACA qualified or equivalent (essential)
• Previous experience of working in an accountancy practice (essential)

If you are interested in this role, please click to APPLY. Alternatively, you can send your CV to taylor.butterfield@pertemps.co.uk