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General Accountant

Employer
Sopher + Co
Location
Hertfordshire, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 18, 2019

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Job Role
Management Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job title:
General Accountant

Salary:
£Competitive

Location:
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Job type: Full Time, Permanent Business overview At Sopher Co we make it our business to understand and add value to our clients' personal and business affairs whilst building a lasting relationship based on trust and mutual respect. That's why so many of prestigious clients in the world of entertainment, media, music and show business recommend us year after year. We're immensely proud of our roots and maintain a family business approach in everything we do. Our valued employees create the best results, regardless of the client size or location. Every member of our team is prepared to go the extra mile, displaying levels of enthusiasm that cannot be matched by more conventional firms. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Accountant to join our well-established, dynamic and supportive accountancy practice. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work with an incredibly broad range of clients. Job description for General Accountant Our business is geared towards providing not only Accountancy and Taxation services but a consultancy-based service to support High Net Worth clients, Entrepreneurs, Inheritance Tax Individuals and Trusts through the lifecycle of their business. Reporting to the Associate Director, you'll support our valued high net worth clients by providing a full 360-degree service. You will prepare VAT returns and filing, bookkeeping (Sage and Xero) and provide full client liaison on updates, queries and preparing management accounts and cash flows. Other General Accountant duties will include: Prepare financial statements and managerial reports for a diverse range of clients Preparation of management accounts and reconciliations Prepare quarterly/monthly VAT returns and Ledgers Work closely with Management to develop ongoing effective relationships with clients, and ensure retention Requirements for the General Accountant You will have proven and relevant experience working in professional practice and ideally be either fully ACCA or ACA qualified. You'll also have: Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Proficient experience with Sage Line 50 accounts and Xero Proven ability to complete a full set of accounts to completion Exceptional communication and inter-personal skills at all levels Strong time management and organisational skills Ability to work autonomously Sopher Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business

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