Part-Qualified Accountant / QBE with Audit Experience - High Wycombe

Ref: 1491 Date Posted: Monday 18 Nov 2024

Part-Qualified Accountant / QBE with Audit Experience – High Wycombe

Are you a part-qualified ACCA/ICAEW or QBE accountant with audit experience? We have an exciting opportunity in High Wycombe for a motivated individual to join a dynamic and professional business.

About the Role:

You will be involved in a variety of tasks, including:

  • Working on numerous audits, growing the client base, and maintaining existing client relationships.
  • Supporting Managers and Directors in delivering professional accountancy services.
  • Ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time to deliver audits in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Supervising junior staff and preparing audit planning documentation for review.
  • Supporting Managers and Directors with a varied general portfolio, including financial reporting, corporate and personal taxation, and tax planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver audit files in accordance with UK GAAP.
  • Manage client communication effectively.
  • Proactively monitor assignment budgets.
  • Prepare Limited company accounts for review by Managers/Directors.
  • Prepare Corporation Tax computations for review.
  • Prepare partnership and sole trade accounts.
  • Prepare personal and partnership tax returns.
  • Prepare and review VAT returns.
  • Manage accounts preparation.
  • Highlight deficiencies in client records or areas of concern to Managers/Directors and recommend improvements.

About You:

  • Part-qualified ACCA/ICAEW or QBE with previous audit experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in practice.
  • Self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook.
  • Keen to learn, develop, and support trainees with their training and development.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong IT skills, ideally with Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and CCH, as well as proficiency in Word and Excel.

What's On Offer:

  • Competitive salary with 6-monthly reviews if under a training contract; annual appraisal if Qualified/QBE.
  • Flexible working environment, including flexitime and hybrid working (subject to business requirements).
  • Training support for future study or completion of professional qualifications, including paid time for study and exams.
  • 25 days annual holiday (post-study completion) plus 8 Bank Holidays (20 plus 8 Bank Holidays if under a training contract).
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
  • Option to join a PMI scheme with the benefits of the Vitality Programme.
  • WeCare Health and Wellbeing Support.
  • Staff social events and opportunities to support charity events.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Internal career progression (many of our current directors started as trainees).
  • Death in Service cover.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Excellent working conditions with free tea and coffee.

Join a company that values its staff and is committed to providing client excellence. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

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