Financial & Tax Accountant

Paul Mitchell Associates

  • Oakham, Rutland
  • £50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Financial & Tax AccountantOakham £40-50KSummaryOur client – a successful, growing accountancy practice based in East Leicestershire – is seeking an experienced Financial & Tax Accountant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. It uses cloud-based applications to provide a broad range of accounting and business support services, mainly to early-stage technology businesses, many of whom are based in Cambridge or London, with a growing number overseas.The practice supports its clients with all aspects of bookkeeping, financial management and reporting and provides a number of other advisory services, including monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, support for funding rounds and assistance with claiming Government support for research and development activities.The RoleThis is mainly a compliance & tax role, working collaboratively on research & development tax relief claims, employee share incentive schemes and EIS / SEIS investments, as well as overseeing the production of year-end statutory accounts and company tax returns. The role will also include assistance with on-boarding new clients before handing over to the outsourcing team and building a portfolio of clients to manage independently.It is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional possessing an excellent understanding of legislative requirements, to pursue a career in financial reporting and taxation in a stimulating and supportive office environment.Responsibilities include:
  • Acting as a key point of contact both internally and for clients, building a portfolio of clients to manage independently over time
  • Ownership of year-end statutory accounts & Corporate Tax returns
  • Liaising with the outsourcing team to monitor progress with bookkeeping transactions in preparation for the year ends
  • Managing in-house resource for preparation of year-end balance sheet working papers and preparation of annual accounts and company tax returns, with subsequent review before sending and reviewing with clients
  • Managing other tax compliance issues including annual share options submissions and preparation of a small number of self-assessment tax returns
  • Assist with preparation of R&D tax credit claims
  • Assist with preparation of EIS / SEIS advanced assurance and compliance statements
  • Assist with EMI share option valuations and filings
  • Assist with checking of Vat returns following calendar quarter ends
Skills & experience:
  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with experience in preparing year-end statutory accounts and company tax returns gained in practice
  • Up-to-date knowledge of corporation tax legislation
  • Effective and confident communicator with clients and colleagues at all levels
  • Ability to effectively prioritise a diverse workload and meet deadlines
  • Strong IT skills including the ability to work with a wide range of cloud based accounting applications
  • Collaborative worker, supporting others and prepared to ask questions when unsure
  • Eagerness to learn and develop and progress
The package:
  • Full time position
  • Flexible working with option to work 2 days a week from home (after the completion of the probationary period)
  • Salary £40k to £50k, depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Financial assistance towards further study / CPD up to 7.5% of salary per annum
  • Gym membership
  • Medicash health care plan
  • On-site parking
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