Job Description

PARTNERS ASSISTANT

NEWTON ABBOT - TQ12

HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY (37.5 HOURS WEEK)

CORE HOURS: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

PURPOSE:
Working closely to the Partner in delivering a first class service to our clients and managing varied portfolios. This role is responsible for delivering excellent account management support to the partners and the team, building strong relationships through written and verbal communication and ensuring efficient administration of accountancy and maintenance of accurate database records.

RESPONSIBILITIES AS PARTNERS ASSISTANT:

* Reviewing clients files and portfolios

* Giving tax advice, tax knowledge required, including income, corporate and capital tax

* Meeting clients and utilising good client handling skills

* Ensuring files are correct prior to meetings and that all information has been handed over to the partner

* Undertaking ad-hoc specialist work

* Managing junior staff and delegating work and assisting with training and development

* Working under pressure and to tight deadlines

* Dealing with everyday correspondence and E Mails.

* Experience in audit work

SKILLS REQUIRED:

* The successful candidate will be ACCA/ACA qualified, with at least 3 years post qualified experience

* Experience of working in practice advantageous, with experience of accounts preparation, business and corporate tax and ideally personal tax

* Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, Quickbook or Xero, as well as accounts production software such as CCH

* Accounts preparation experience gained from within a fast-paced accountancy practice environment

* Experience in acquisition and sales of businesses