Accountant

Your new company

A growing and highly regarded professional services organisation is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join its Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance team. Due to continued business growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious environment where you will work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK, Ireland and international markets.

This position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, varied client assignments, ongoing professional development and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.Your new role

Working closely with senior management, you will manage a varied workload across financial reporting, tax compliance and client advisory services while also providing guidance and support to junior team members.Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory financial statements for individual and group entities
• Preparing accounts working papers, reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Preparing and submitting UK and Irish corporate and personal tax returns
• Processing PAYE, payroll reporting, pensions and BIK compliance
• Preparing and submitting VAT, Intrastat and VIES returns
• Reviewing bookkeeping assignments and management accounts
• Supporting compliance requirements including RCT/CIS reporting
• Managing company secretarial compliance requirements and filings
• Liaising with banks, advisors, government bodies and regulatory authorities
• Managing client relationships and service delivery
• Monitoring WIP and supporting billing processes
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and client assignments
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you will ideally possess:

• ACA, ACCA, CAI or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Minimum 5 years' relevant accounting and tax experience
• Strong knowledge of both UK and Irish tax environments
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and commercially focused mindset
• Experience using accounting and payroll software packages
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills

Experience with platforms such as Xero, CCH, Moneysoft, SimplePay and compliance portals would be advantageous.What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Ongoing professional development and further study support
• Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries
• International client exposure
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to build professional networks through industry events and client engagement

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