Why choose MHA Moore and Smalley?

MHA Moore and Smalley is part of the 14th largest accountancy network in the UK and a leading independent provider of accounting, business advisory and wealth management services with offices across the Northwest.

In addition, MHA is a member of the ninth largest global accounting network Bakertilly International – with offices in 145 territories across the globe.

Working for MHA Moore and Smalley is anything but predictable, with no two days ever the same. We work with a wide range of clients from start-ups to multinational groups and household brands.

We have a clear commitment to do everything within our power to become a net zero organisation by 2030 and to build a positive climate balanced contribution thereafter.

We are also Investors in People and truly value that our employees are our greatest asset. Some of the benefits available to our staff include: 

• Clear career opportunities and progression paths
• Pay progression linked to role development. A proactive, supportive approach and an excellent reputation for encouraging development and training opportunities for staff at every stage of their career.
• Agile working is at our core, including flexible working patterns and hybrid working.
• Investors in People accredited.
• A variety of rewards and benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits (such as options to buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and private medical cover)
• Health and wellbeing is a priority across the network
• Great social life and involvement in community and charitable initiatives    

What are we looking for? –

 Key Responsibilities:   

·        Demonstrate an understanding of professional developments generally and in particular as they apply to the healthcare sector.  

·       Able to communicate with clients by phone/on site in a confident and professional manner.

·        Deliver a high quality service.

·        Anticipate variances from budget and discuss with client manager in a timely manner.

·        Plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines.

·        Assist others in team to meet their deadlines.

·        Assist with training more junior staff.

·        Obtain or prepare cost/time budgets for tasks and work within them.  

·        Provide accurate information in report format 

·        Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies under supervision

·        General understanding of business tax, income tax, VAT, PAYE and implications of transactions within the accounts or partnership tax returns.

·        Preparation of capital allowances calculations and business tax computations.

·        Knowledge of filing deadlines and penalty regimes.

·        Understanding benefits in kind principles and preparation of P11Ds.

·        Competent to effectively and efficiently use SAGE/CCH, in house software packages and other client systems including IRIS/MacLean McNicoll/QBO.

·        Meeting obligations to study for professional exams where appropriate.   

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications required:

·        Consistently and accurately prepare accounts/rental statements/personal expense claims to draft stage with notes for reviewer using applicable accounting policies.

·        Prepare draft corporation tax computations to enable provisions to be brought into accounts.

·        Consistently and accurately prepare basic business and personal tax returns/rental statements/ personal expense claims to draft stage with notes for reviewer.

·        Demonstrate working knowledge around the filing of tax returns.

·        Develop an understanding of the difference between capital and revenue income/expenditure.

·        Develop a sound working knowledge of the application of allowable expenditure regulations as they apply to different income schedules.

·        Develop an understanding of the charges to tax for various income sources.

·        Develop a good working knowledge of capital gains tax and national insurance.

·        Be aware of corporation tax, vat, inheritance tax, and stamp duty.

·        Assist with preparation of PSAs and dispensations.

·        Develop a good working knowledge of the differing sources of income pensionable in NHS scheme and how contributions are calculated.

Essential Skills:

·        Minimum of two years’ experience in an accounts/tax role, within the healthcare sector.

·        Willingness to combine the demands of a full time role whilst studying for appropriate AAT or ATT qualifications.

·        Ability to meet deadlines.

·        Provide solutions to problems.

·        Ability to be proactive.  

Desirable Skills:

·        AAT or ATT (or part ACA/ACCA qualified).