Smart Solutions Recruitment
Accountant
Job Location
Grangetown, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
We're working with a well-established, professional practice looking for a highly skilled and qualified accountant to join their expanding team. Whether you are a generalist with broad practice experience across accounts and tax or a specialist in taxation with expertise in personal tax and the taxation of trusts and estates, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.
About the Accountant role:
As an Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial and tax services to our clients. You will have the chance to work with a varied portfolio of individuals, trusts, and estates, providing a comprehensive range of services from tax return preparation to handling complex tax matters. You will be expected to liaise with clients, solicitors, and HMRC on a regular basis, ensuring deadlines are met and all work is delivered to the highest standards.
This role requires a hands-on approach and a genuine interest in helping clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of tax regulations. You will be supported by a collaborative team of professionals and encouraged to take ownership of your client relationships.
Accountant Responsibilities:
* Tax and Account Preparation: Prepare personal tax returns, accounts, and other financial documents for a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and estates.
* Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, solicitors, and other key stakeholders, offering tailored advice and guidance to meet their needs.
* Compliance and Advisory: Ensure full compliance with all relevant tax laws and deadlines, while proactively providing advisory services to clients on tax-efficient strategies and potential opportunities.
* HMRC Liaison: Act as the primary contact for HMRC, handling queries, resolving issues, and ensuring timely submissions of returns and documents.
* Project Management: Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring progress is tracked, deadlines are met, and clients are kept informed at all stages.
What We’re Looking For for an Accountant:
* Qualifications: CTA/ACA/ACCA or STEP qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge.
* Experience: Proven track record working in practice, with substantial experience in managing accounts and tax matters for a variety of clients.
* Tax Expertise: Expertise in personal tax, and ideally, experience with the taxation of trusts and estates (for those with a specialist tax focus).
* Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and build trusted relationships with clients.
* Organisational Skills: A well-organised individual who can manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
* Proactive Attitude: A self-motivated and proactive professional who can take initiative and work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
What We Offer:
* Flexible Working: We understand the importance of work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and the option for homeworking. Many of our staff choose hours that fit around personal commitments, and we are happy to discuss arrangements that work for you.
* Supportive Environment: Join a friendly, professional team where personal development is encouraged, and there are opportunities for further training and career growth.
* Location: With offices based in Cardiff and surroundings you’ll have the flexibility to work from any of these locations as well as remotely.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced accountant looking to work in a flexible, supportive environment where your expertise will be valued, and you’ll have the chance to make a real impact
Location: Grangetown, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
We're working with a well-established, professional practice looking for a highly skilled and qualified accountant to join their expanding team. Whether you are a generalist with broad practice experience across accounts and tax or a specialist in taxation with expertise in personal tax and the taxation of trusts and estates, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.
About the Accountant role:
As an Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial and tax services to our clients. You will have the chance to work with a varied portfolio of individuals, trusts, and estates, providing a comprehensive range of services from tax return preparation to handling complex tax matters. You will be expected to liaise with clients, solicitors, and HMRC on a regular basis, ensuring deadlines are met and all work is delivered to the highest standards.
This role requires a hands-on approach and a genuine interest in helping clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of tax regulations. You will be supported by a collaborative team of professionals and encouraged to take ownership of your client relationships.
Accountant Responsibilities:
* Tax and Account Preparation: Prepare personal tax returns, accounts, and other financial documents for a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and estates.
* Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, solicitors, and other key stakeholders, offering tailored advice and guidance to meet their needs.
* Compliance and Advisory: Ensure full compliance with all relevant tax laws and deadlines, while proactively providing advisory services to clients on tax-efficient strategies and potential opportunities.
* HMRC Liaison: Act as the primary contact for HMRC, handling queries, resolving issues, and ensuring timely submissions of returns and documents.
* Project Management: Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring progress is tracked, deadlines are met, and clients are kept informed at all stages.
What We’re Looking For for an Accountant:
* Qualifications: CTA/ACA/ACCA or STEP qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge.
* Experience: Proven track record working in practice, with substantial experience in managing accounts and tax matters for a variety of clients.
* Tax Expertise: Expertise in personal tax, and ideally, experience with the taxation of trusts and estates (for those with a specialist tax focus).
* Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and build trusted relationships with clients.
* Organisational Skills: A well-organised individual who can manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
* Proactive Attitude: A self-motivated and proactive professional who can take initiative and work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
What We Offer:
* Flexible Working: We understand the importance of work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and the option for homeworking. Many of our staff choose hours that fit around personal commitments, and we are happy to discuss arrangements that work for you.
* Supportive Environment: Join a friendly, professional team where personal development is encouraged, and there are opportunities for further training and career growth.
* Location: With offices based in Cardiff and surroundings you’ll have the flexibility to work from any of these locations as well as remotely.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced accountant looking to work in a flexible, supportive environment where your expertise will be valued, and you’ll have the chance to make a real impact
Location: Grangetown, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
Contact Information
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