Semi-Senior - Strood

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with Managers and Senior Accountants to assist in the delivery of accounting and business services work across their client portfolios.
• Take responsibility for completing allocated client assignments accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.
• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software such as Xero.
• Prepare management accounts and other financial information where required.
• Assist with day-to-day client queries, providing clear, professional, and practical responses and referring more complex matters to the relevant Manager or Senior Accountant where appropriate.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and provide a professional and responsive service.
• Provide clients with practical support and guidance on accounting software, bookkeeping processes, and financial record keeping.
• Assist clients with improving their accounting processes, systems, and procedures.
• Support clients with the implementation and effective use of cloud accounting software and other relevant systems.
• Keep Managers and Senior Accountants informed of assignment progress, potential issues, and any matters requiring further consideration or escalation.
• Assist with the preparation of information required for tax compliance work, working closely with the firm's Tax team where appropriate.
• Assist with reviewing bookkeeping records and accounts work to ensure a high standard of accuracy and completeness.
• Assist Managers and Senior Accountants in planning and coordinating assignments to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Continue to develop technical knowledge and practical experience across accounting and business services.
• Keep up to date with changes in accounting standards, technology, and relevant professional requirements.
• Contribute to the firm's business growth by delivering excellent client service, identifying opportunities to add value, and supporting the firm's wider commercial objectives.

Benefits

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs