Accountant at Swift

Job Description / Salary DOE – Competitive

Are you interested in becoming part of a rapidly expanding, dynamic Accountancy Practice that values time, talent, and open communication? We welcome alternative perspectives and prioritize family. Making a round of brews is a team effort, and nobody thinks they’re too important for it. If this sounds appealing to you, we’d love to discuss joining our thriving team.

Our Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Payroll professionals combine traditional values with modern thinking, setting the standard for modern small business accounting support. With a growing client base, it’s an exciting time to join our friendly team.

As a crucial part of our service, our Accountancy team has the opportunity to demonstrate expertise, build strong relationships with inspiring small business clients, and learn from a group of specialist Accountancy professionals with ever-evolving shared knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, send, and submit accounts & tax returns for clients, including Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies.
• Communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person, including record chasing.
• Support Client Managers and onboard new clients, integrating them into their portfolios through bookkeeping and compliance tasks.
• Complete, review, and prepare bookkeeping, VAT returns, and CIS.
• Maintain electronic filing of books and records internally and handle client administration and records.
• Act as a liaison between clients and HM Revenue & Customs to resolve queries.
• Support the smooth running of the office environment.
• Manage professional development and learning, including relevant CPD required by your professional body.
• Ensure accurate HMRC/Companies House statutory information.
• Attend networking events when required.
• Participate and contribute to year-end client meetings.
• Participate in internal and external training, including client bookkeeping training.

General Duties:

• Attend necessary training and development in agreement with the line manager.
• Willingly undertake any other tasks as reasonably requested by line managers and comply with all employee policies and procedures.

Person Specification:

Relevant Experience:

• Experience in a fast-paced accountancy practice with a varied caseload of clients, supported by membership to a professional body.
• Ability to prepare accounts & tax returns for clients, including Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies.
• Experience using Xero, Quickbooks, DEXT, and Free Agent (highly desirable but not essential).
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of Tax.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Effective time management, working to tight deadlines without compromising attention to detail.
• Confident in providing advice and recommendations to clients, communicating complex information effectively.
• Proactively seeks information from colleagues and clients to expand knowledge.

Personal Attributes:

• Friendly and professional with effective communication at all levels.
• Committed to exemplary customer care.
• Fun and outgoing attitude, supporting the growth of the business while pursuing professional growth.
• Advocate for continued professional development, curious and hungry to learn.
• Takes pride in a professional appearance and represents the brand positively.

Shared Values:

• Relationships over numbers: Building meaningful relationships with clients is essential to our business.
• Learn together and often: We share knowledge and experience to continuously learn and improve.
• Respect Team, Time and Talents: Every person’s contribution is valued, regardless of hierarchy.
• Balanced and beautiful: Ensuring accuracy and cleanliness in client accounts, bookkeeping, and payroll.
• Courageous and Curious: Continuously innovating and seeking opportunities to improve.

If you find this opportunity appealing and align with our values, we look forward to speaking with you about joining our team.

Ask for Harry when calling 01772 978452

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterlooville: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: INDP