Job Description

A well-established London-based firm specializing in corporate finance, tax, and accounting is seeking a dynamic Finance Accounts Preparer to manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accounting and compliance services, including VAT returns, management reporting, and financial filings. The role also involves leading a team, ensuring timely delivery, and identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and client communication.Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant Accountancy qualification
• Minimum 2-3 years experience within an accounting firm or accounting role
• Experience of producing management accounts and VAT returns is essential
• Must be open to learning new systems and processes
• Proficiency in Xero and Excel is essential
• Must possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team, while managing workloads and meeting deadlines
• Must be articulate, capable of training others, and demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure efficient performance

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Delivering accounting and compliance services to a portfolio of clients to allow them to make better decisions and achieve their goals.
• Preparing management accounts and reviewing management accounts prepared by others within the team.
• Managing the delivery of work to a portfolio of clients.
• Preparing/reviewing VAT returns.
• Preparing/reviewing management reporting.
• Preparing/reviewing CIS returns.
• Preparing/reviewing P11Ds.
• Reviewing work within Xero or the relevant accounting system.
• Bookkeeping/data processing.
• Setting up Xero and apps/training.
• Preparing budgets/forecasts.
• Training/managing the Data Processor role.
• Handling ad-hoc projects.
• Managing clients expectations and delivering up-to-date financial and compliance filings on time, every time.
• Engaging in CPD and ongoing training.
• Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive client data.
• Working with other team members to meet deadlines.
• Identifying opportunities to improve/streamline internal processes.
• Training others on accounting systems and add-ons.
• Acting in accordance with the business values and competency framework.
• Communicating effectively with direct line managers.
• Communicating clearly and concisely with clients.
• Applying strong accounting knowledge, particularly in relation to FRS 102.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

Mayfly Group