We are assisting one of our respected clients seeking a Senior Accountant to support their team.
Responsibilities:
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Bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients (posting of invoices, reconciliation of bank statements, handle workings for accruals and pre-payments).
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Preparing monthly/quarterly detailed management accounts, liaison with the auditors and reviewing financial statements under IFRS and GAPSME framework.
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Compiling and submitting VAT returns.
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Compiling and submitting tax returns and tax refund claim forms.
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Reviewing work carried out by the Junior team members with attention to detail.
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Liaising with external auditors to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
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Communicating with clients to acquire the necessary paperwork and documentation to complete the accounting and corporate tax returns.
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Reviewing and verifying clients’ tax forms to ensure their proper and timely submissions.
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Researching tax laws and regulations while seeking the advice of the accounting manager and/or director when dealing with particularly challenging tax matters.
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Assisting clients with benefitting from any applicable tax credit schemes.
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Responding to notices from tax authorities and liaising with the relevant entities.
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Assisting non-financial managers or team members with the interpretation and provision of financial data.
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Performing and/or supporting ad hoc requests by management in line with the job designation of an Accountant and its required skill set.
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Understanding and being well-updated about the firm’s service lines and actively assess and present ways to apply the relevant knowledge and necessary services.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and GAPSME).
- Proven experience in bookkeeping, management accounts, and tax compliance.
- Ability to review and supervise junior team members’ work with attention to detail.
- Good understanding of VAT, corporate tax, and tax refund procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and external auditors.
- Strong research skills in tax laws and regulations.
- Problem-solving mindset when dealing with challenging tax matters.
- Ability to explain financial data to non-financial managers/team members.
- Adaptability to handle ad hoc tasks within the accounting role.
- Proactive approach in keeping updated with the firm’s services and applying them effectively.