We are currently recruiting for a temporary senior accountant on an ongoing temporary basis for our client in Blandford on a full or part-time basis. We are initially looking for someone until the end of January 2024, but this could potentially lead to a permanent role.

The successful candidate will preferably be AAT / ACCA qualified, or ACCA / ACA part-qualified and can work to deadlines. Candidates qualified by experience will be considered.

Key Responsibilities will include :

• Completing accounts from incomplete records to high-quality trial balance stage within budgets.
• Resolving issues arising on book-keeping systems via a strong understanding of double-entry book-keeping.
• Advising clients on best practice of book-keeping and use of emerging systems / tools.
• Implementation of new cloud-based book-keeping systems for clients including advice and use of both best practice, and new tools available (and continuing to monitor the landscape as it continues to develop).
• Have experience of Xero, TaxCalc, VT and Excel - and have a good knowledge of emerging book-keeping technology / MTD, and other generic cloud-based book-keeping systems.
• To prepare year-end accounts for sole-traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Completion of draft Corporation Tax returns, and tax / capital allowance computations.
• Completion of self-assessment tax returns.
• Ability to clearly communicate in person, over the telephone and via email.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines.
• Xero, VT, TaxCalc experience is useful but not essential.

Hours : 9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday, 9am - 2pm Fridays

Salary : £35K pro rata

Flexible / hybrid working available.

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