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Geoffrey Cole & Co is a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants providing a range of business services to SMEs and individuals in the Thames Valley. We are looking for self-motivated professionals who thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment. We are proud of and committed to our core values: Customer Service, Integrity, Knowledge and Speed. Joining our Company means that you will work in a high performing team where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

Senior Accountant

Office Location: Pangbourne, Berkshire
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Summary

This position is within the Company’s Business Services Department, reporting directly to the Directors. Responsible for dealing with Statutory and Management Accounting and other related matters. This role also includes advising our clients on business and taxation matters and generally looking for opportunities to add value and assist our clients in their development. The location of the role is flexible and can be based from a home location.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • Audits and preparation of Statutory Accounts under the Companies Act for Limited Companies
  • Preparation of Taxation Computations based on accounts prepared
  • Preparation of accurate Management Accounts on a timely basis
  • Dealing with UK VAT returns and advising clients in connection with VAT matters
  • Knowledge of Payroll and payroll preparation
  • Preparation of Revenue and Cash Flow Forecasts
  • Good communicator, both oral and written
  • Ability to discuss technical matters competently with Clients
  • Ability to manage own time and work within budgets

Knowledge/ Qualifications

  • University degree at 2.1 level or above
  • Part Qualified ACA, ACCA or AAT
  • Strong Technical Bias
  • Knowledge of Iris, Xero and Sage accounting packages and Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Worked in an Accountancy practice for at least 2 years

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Pension Scheme (and salary sacrifice to enhance optional personal contributions)
  • Annual Leave Allowance of 25 days in addition to UK Public Holidays. This increases by one extra day per five years’ service up to a maximum of 30 days
  • Free Parking at the office
  • Comprehensive CPD Package to ensure full compliance with ACCA or ICAEW requirements
  • Fresh fruit and beverages supplied by the Company in the office

The candidate must have permission to live and work in the UK.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering email and salary expectation to the email address below:

E-mail: geoffrey.cole@geoffreycole.co.uk

Tel: 0118 984 1556

Geoffrey Cole & Co is an equal opportunity employer.

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