Part Time Accountant

We are seeking a skilled person to join our client’s friendly team as a practice accountant, completing year-end and management accounts along with associated tax returns. The successful candidate will play a primary role in supporting the team and a wide range of clients. The role will include * Preparation of accounts (Ltd Co, LLP, sole trade, partnership) * Preparation of Company tax returns * Company Secretarial work as and when required * Preparation of personal and partnership tax returns as required * Assistance with VAT, payroll, CIS and bookkeeping as required * Preparation of management accounts * Liaising with clients, other members of the accounts team, book keepers and payroller in order to obtain the required information to prepare client accounts * Assisting junior staff with their training and development as and when required * Completion of own timesheet on a daily basis * Recording all relevant conversations and points forward via the practice software * Completion of one-off tasks as directed * To keep abreast of any changes in the software systems used * To follow the policies and procedures of the Practice * Organisation and planning of own workload and prioritising to meet deadlines * Ad hoc client support Key responsibilities * Produce a high standard of work within strict deadlines * Report to Managers on a regular basis with respect to workload * Identify own training and development needs * Ensure compliance with deadlines Key attributes required * Ability to undertake personal and corporate tax work * An understanding of payroll processing * Good IT skills and knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook as well as book keeping and accounts preparation software * Proactive with a positive attitude and logical approach to tasks with the ability to understand wider implications * Attention to detail and strong organisational skills * Team player willing to offer assistance and guidance to junior staff * Practice experience essential * Qualified ACCA or equivalent This role is 20 - 25 hours per week, based in the office and over 3 - 4 days