Practice Accountant

Ernest Hathaway Associates Limited ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum

Overview

Job Title: Practice Accountant Reports to: Managing Director Hours: 09.00 - 17.30 Job Type: Full Time Job Description: This role is focused primarily on supporting the Managing Partner (MP) to create space for him to develop this brand, and to be able to serve a growing list of prospective clients. You will be part of the core team of 5 in Palmers Green N13, and reporting directly to the MP. Although very autonomous, you will be working alongside the other associate, while supervising Bookkeeping and Payroll with their tasks. You can expect your focus to be on the following 2 areas: 1.Portfolio Management (80%): Accountable for the preparation of year end accounts in order to present to the MP Supporting the Managing Partner with the overall operational function Communicating with clients over their requirements and concerns Visiting certain clients as and when required Supervising the Bookkeeping function to ensure accuracy of VAT returns Supervising the Payroll function to ensure this is completed in time Liaising with HMRC to ensure smooth relations with the client 2. Systems Management (20%): Setting up new clients with all admin tasks and migration of data Creating and maintaining a strategy for daily reconciliation, to provide live accounts Improving the systems and processes, where necessary Gaining sign off from the MP on the above Facilitating meetings with the team to outline the above Ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to Requirments: You are a Chartered or Certified Accountant, who is commercially minded You have hands-on expertise working with Xero, including migration from other platforms You have 3 years experience managing client portfolios of 50 and more accounts You have an obsessive attention to detail The ability to work autonomously The legal right to work in the UK A fluent grasp of written and spoken English