This well established and forward thinking accountancy practice based near Milton Keynes is looking for a qualified Accountant to join their team. This role requires a solid practice accountant , someone who can manage a portfolio of clients and be a mentor for more junior members of staff.

On offer is an excellent package of benefits as well as hybrid working with autonomy of deciding when it might be necessary to visit the office and the opportunity to work mostly from home.

Benefits package:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus (Non-contractual)
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Flexible Benefits Portal (budget to spend as you wish)
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Group Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension (Salary Sacrifice)
• Employee Assistance Programme (support when you need it most) 1
• Discount Portal (shopping, entertainment etc.)
• Performance Pathway with L&D support
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Service Awards

• To manage a portfolio of clients accounting and business tax affairs.
• To ensure the timely completion of bookkeeping records, management accounts, statutory accounts, and advisory requests.
• To provide accurate and reliable tax and business advisory services to clients.
• Delegate work to junior members of the team to build business capability and capacity.
• Review work prepared by trainees on your behalf.
• Complete tax computations. reports and/or accounts for clients to the highest standard ready for review.
• Develop understanding of client needs (including sector, industry and economy) and their expectations so that you can advise accordingly and look for opportunities to extend the services offered to them.
• Work with the department manager on ad hoc projects as required.
• Support the Head of Department in seeking opportunities for innovation and continuous improvements within our internal processes.

• QualifiedACA/ACCA oe equivalent
• Extensive practice experience
• Appropriate CPD with relevant professional body to keep tax/accounting knowledge and best practice knowledge up to date.
• Understanding and experience of preparation of annual statutory accounts under FRS 105 and 102 (1a) , to a high standard.
• Have a good general knowledge of UK tax legislation.
• Experience of working within teams where people are at different stages of their career/qualifications.