Moore and Smalley - Preston
Corporate Services
Full time
Competitive salary and benefits package

Based within the Preston Corporate department and also supporting our Professional Practices team to deliver a quality service to a portfolio of corporate clients, including solicitors firms and other professional practices. The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Taking responsibility for planning, field work and completion of accounts for a mixed portfolio of clients, including professional firms and general corporate businesses
• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, limited liability partnerships, partnerships and sole traders
• Supervising accounts assistants on site and in the office to ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget
• Preparation of corporation tax and partnership tax returns
• Monitoring of jobs in progress, billing and managing own time
• Preparing draft reports and other documentation for presentation to clients
• Potential for progression to Client Manager position

We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic candidate who is committed to providing outstanding client service, whilst concurrently taking responsibility for their own personal development. The successful candidate will be highly organised and demonstrate a confident and practical approach to problem solving.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• ACA / ACCA (or similar) qualification or qualified by experience
• A sound knowledge and experience of accounting standards and experience of a wide range of clients
• Strong IT skills
• Experience of supervising / training staff on accounts assignments
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to tailor communication appropriately
• Experience in developing client relationships and understanding client service standards
• A strong commercial awareness
• Excellent attention to detail
• A solutions focused attitude

Experience of working in legal firms or other professional practices would be advantageous.

We are looking to recruit as soon as possible and will make appointments as soon as suitable candidates are found.