Practice Accountant in Caversham - Orka Financial

Our client is small accounting firm who is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant, this role will be a no2 to the owner and take ownership of a client portfolio and be supported by a small team of bookkeepers. The role will suit an ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified Accountant with a background working in an Accountancy Practice and looking to work in a friendly flexible team environment. The standard hours are 35 hours a week but if somebody wanted slightly reduced hours down to 25 hours a week this could be discussed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting and tax issues for specific clients, including preparing annual accounts and tax returns for companies and individuals.
• Support bookkeepers with tax treatment of unfamiliar bookkeeping items and assist the team with complicated tasks or transactions.
• Develop and document effective processes in collaboration with the team.
• Self-organise and assist the team to cover capacity gaps, including bank imports or bookkeeping for tax return clients as needed.
• Oversee AML checks and the onboarding process for clients transitioning from prospect.
• Identify and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute ideas on systems and process methods to enhance deliverables.
• Utilise software: Xero, Quickbooks, FreeAgent, and Sage Online).

A salary of £60,000-£65,000 is on offer.