Accountant

My client in Corsham is looking for an Accountant due to expansion. My client’s mission is to deliver valued accountancy services to ambitious, growing businesses, using a blend of highly capable people and the latest technology within accounting and finance. Role The position they are recruiting for is an Accountant/Accounts Manager. The role requires a qualified accountant with sound technical knowledge, the ability to manage their own workload, have good commercial awareness, and the ability to effectively communicate and form trusted relationships with clients and fellow team members. The position will initially line-manage one to two Assistant Accountants. Overview Of Duties - Managing a portfolio of clients with lead accounting and finance input - Preparing business plans & forecasts with clients using Excel and/or dedicated forecasting software - Being responsible for the production, review and submission of annual statutory accounts, confirmation statements and all other compliance, including Research & Development tax claims - Conducting pre-year end checks with clients to identify risks and opportunities available to individuals and companies in terms of financial reporting and tax planning - Identifying tax efficient planning opportunities for clients and delivering through to completion (eg, EIS investment, EMI share incentive plans etc.) - Producing monthly management information, tailored to clients requirements - and debriefing this to the management team of the client. Reports generally take the form of one of the following: Management accounts pack and presentations, KPI Dashboards, Operational & financial briefing reports - Attending client board meetings to present, review financial performance and set strategic goals for the upcoming period - Reconciling balance sheet accounts periodically and maintaining clear supporting schedules including posting month-end accounting journals such as prepayments and accruals - Assisting clients with