Role: Junior Accountant Brand: First Freelance

Location:
London

Salary:
£21,000pa Reference: V711 The Optionis Group is one of the UK's most successful professional services companies, and we are looking for a Junior Accountant to join our First Freelance business. Through our brands, we specialise in managing tax, employment, accountancy and legislative compliance for the UK's small businesses and contingent workforce - our solutions are market leading, and we're always looking out for the best possible employees. As a Junior Accountant, you will be aligned with First Freelance who are the UK's fastest growing accountancy firm. We seek out the most talented individuals and reward them with a stimulating and challenging work environment. We offer an industry training programme, clear career progression and excellent remuneration package. We're currently looking to recruit a bright and ambitious team member to our accounting team within our dynamic and fast-growing accountancy practice based in Millbank Tower, London. The key responsibilities for the role will include, but are not limited to: As a Junior Accountant, you will be responsible for a portfolio of clients working as an individual and part of a team. Your main function will include: Preparing annual accounts Preparing Corporation Tax computations Dealing with accounts queries Interpreting accounts to clients if figures need explanation Processing final accounts Submitting annual accounts & CT600s to HMRC via iXBRL Contacting HMRC if a problem arises whilst reconciling VAT, PAYE/NICs etc. Personal Tax computations and support to clients Preparing personal self-assessment tax returns Dealing with tax queries and providing tax advice Person Specification: Hold or studying towards an accounting or tax qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ATT, CTA, ATT etc) Accountancy, tax and payroll experience is essential Proven practice and industry experience is highly preferable Excellent level of literacy, numeracy, communication skills, analytical skills and telephone manner Excellent level of literacy, numeracy, communication skills, analytical skills General computer and software skills with a good use of Microsoft packages (especially Excel) Excellent attention to detail Friendly and outgoing personality with a positive 'can do' attitude Able to multi-task and prioritise tasks