Accountant | LR Connections

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Accountant

The LR Connections group are looking for an organised and driven, already qualified accountant to join the expanding LR Accounting team. You will work closely with our other accountants and administration staff, and be in daily contact with our interesting mix of clients ranging from builders to barristers, and everything in between. A formal qualification from a UK body (AAT, ICAEW, ACCA etc.) is essential for this role, and may suit an individual who has been away from the industry for a couple of years. We are an energetic company, always looking for ways to experience our client experience, and would welcome any applicants who wish to apply for this new role.

Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including company accounts, self-employed accounts and Self Assessment tax returns

  • Analyse and report on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management and boards of directors, budget preparation, forecasting and analysis

  • Improve systems and procedures where you feel necessary, and initiate corrective actions

  • Oversee taxes and abide by HMRC regulations

  • Ensure VAT returns are filed on time each month

  • Manage our overseas clients

  • Overseeing monthly payroll dealt with by our accounts admin staff

  • Prepare final accounts to Trial Balance / ETBI.

Skills

  • 5+ years’ accounting experience is desirable

  • Accounting software packages

  • Extensive knowledge of UK GAAP

  • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft software and comfortable learning our bespoke software systems

  • Excellent organisational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills

  • Above average experience in company audits and reporting

  • Experience with SaaS companies

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ industry experience

  • Fully qualified UK certification from an accounting body (ICAEW, AAT, ACCA etc.)

  • Perfect attention to detail and ability to spot errors

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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