Accountant

Job Description

The Optionis Group is currently looking for Accountants to join one of our market-leading accountancy practices. Due to our development-focused mindset we offer full study support for individuals looking to become AAT or ACCA qualified. This will includethe payment of your exams, support from our accredited tutors and time within core working hours to study.You will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and will have the ability to provide a great service to our varied and successful clients.Optionis is the market-leading provider of accountancy, tax and umbrella employment solutions to contractors and small businesses within the UK. You will be joining a team of 450 staff, who represent highly successful brands such as Parasol, ClearSky, SJDAccountancy and Nixon WilliamsRole & Responsibilities:

• To manage a portfolio of clients effectively and efficiently ensuring that the service we provide achieves the company and client expectations. Develop your knowledge of accountancy and tax issues building upon your qualifications and experience
• Responsibilities include but arent limited to:
• The completion of year-end accounts, CT600, and Corporation Tax computations
• Co-ordination and management of VAT, and administration duties
• Completion and submission of forms P11d in accordance with clients completed questionnaire
• Review of bookkeeping records and the completion of VAT Returns
• Tax Returns
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Taking on and managing new clients
• Growing the business through referrals
• Offer bespoke accountancy, taxation and tax planning advice
• Advise clients in relation to IR35 and the associated implications of this legislation
• Respond to client enquiries in line with the company promise
• General administration including post, filing, and scanning
• Assisting clients with the completion of Companies House Confirmation Statements
• Online submission of documents to Companies House and HMRC
• Manage the client relationship whilst building a strong rapport and developing client loyalty
• Support the team to continuously deliver the agreed level of service
• To undertake any other duties as requested by your line manager within the scope of the role.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience within an accountancy practice
• Part-qualified ACCA/ AAT is desirable but not required
• Knowledge of revenue guidelines
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Good time management and organisation skills
• First class customer service skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Professional and enthusiastic attitude with the ability to adapt to change

What we offer:

• Study support towards AAT or ACCA
• Your Flexibility - we give our staff the ability to choose the way in which they work, be that fully from home, in an office or in an arrangement mixing the best of both.
• Industry leading career development
• 23 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays). As a special thank you for each completed year of service with the company you will receive an additional days holiday (up to a maximum of 28 days or pro rata equivalent)
• Additional days off for Birthday
• Exclusive Discounts & Offers from SavingsPal - UKs Leading Benefits Platform
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Pension
• Dressdown dress code
• Tusker Car benefit scheme - salary sacrifice green CO2 capped
• Free Mortgage service
• Holiday Buy & Exchange Scheme
• Gym Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers -Specsavers
• The Opportunity to Earn Vouchers for Business Referrals & Review