Accounts Semi Senior

Department: Accounting

Location: Uckfield

Description

Simmons Gainsford is a rapidly expanding accountancy and advisory firm. As part of the Sumer Group, Simmons Gainsford forms part of a Top 20 Accountancy firm.

We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We are committed to training and developing our people to enable them to achieve their career goals.

With our in-house training and support, this is a great opportunity for someone seeking to begin a career in our friendly and supportive team!

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare client accounts/statutory accounts of partnerships and LLPs along with Tax computations
• Statutory work on company registers etc
• Deal with HMRC enquiries
• Draft Corporation Tax returns (CT600)
• Compile Profit and Loss accounts, balance sheets of assets and liabilities and trial balance accounts
• Draft reports covering financial statements, client business issues, systems and controls
• Liaise closely with clients and other stakeholders, keeping the relevant manager/supervisor informed of developments
  
  

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Already working towards ACA/ACCA qualification or QBE
• Double entry accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Statutory accounts preparation for UK entities
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of Sage, Quickbooks, Xero, Alphatax, CCH, Caseware, Info (training given)
  
  

Benefits

• Early finish Fridays during Summer (Jul & Aug)
• 28 days holiday inc public holidays plus up to 3 days when offices close over Christmas with the option to purchase 5 extra days per year
• Employee discount scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme