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Sterling Grove Accountants are a full-service firm of business advisers and Chartered Certified Accountants with offices in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire.
We chose to base our offices in Buckinghamshire as it is an entrepreneurial hub with a wealth of new innovation centres across the county..
Boasting a £15 billion economy with over 32,000 active and succeeding businesses the area is ranked as the fourth most productive area in England and a hot bed of entrepreneurs and an increasing amount of business start-ups.
Our work is defined by working in close collaboration with our clients to build and maintain relationships that are personal and enduring to provide a one-on-one approach with specialist dedicated partners.
We are proud to be an approved training office of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants. Each year we look to take on students who train under the direction of the firm.
The team at Sterling Grove Accountants participate in hundreds of hours of training courses each year which helps them attain professional development skills through a holistic approach.
Accounts Senior
Full Time, Permanent
Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for an Accounts Senior to join our busy team.
The Accounts Senior will work with Client Managers and Directors to deliver accounting and technical support for our diverse range of clients with a focus on accounts and taxation services to a range of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. The role will support the development of Accounts Trainees and other junior staff as appropriate.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of year end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
- Preparation of corporation computations
- Preparation of self assessment tax returns
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Provide accounting software training and supporting clients with accounting software issues
- Support Client Managers and Directors with the delivery of technical knowledge
- Mentor and support the development of Trainees in a clear and concise manner, identify and solve knowledge gaps
Skills, experience and attributes:
- ACCA/ACA qualified or qualified by experience, with at least three years’ experience gained within a practice environment
- Strong IT skills; Microsoft Office (Excel & Word), ideally experience of Digita Suite, SAGE, QuickBooks, Xero, Virtual Cabinet, DEXT, Auto Entry
- Attention to detail
- Proactive and organised with proven ability to meet deadlines using strong time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
To apply please email your current CV and cover letter to info@sgaweb.co.uk
Accounts Semi Senior/Trainee Accountant
Full Time, Permanent
Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for an Accounts Semi Senior to join our busy team.
The Accounts Semi Senior will work with Client Managers and Directors to deliver accounting and technical support for our diverse range of clients with a focus on VAT and management accounts to a range of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
Full study package will be provided.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of VAT returns for clients and assisting clients with book-keeping and management information
- Review of VAT returns prepared by more junior members of staff
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Preparation of year end accounts for small, limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
- Draft corporation and income tax computations
Skills, experience and attributes:
- At least two years’ experience gained within a practice environment
- Strong IT skills; Microsoft Office (Excel & Word), ideally experience of Digita Suite, SAGE, QuickBooks, Xero, Virtual Cabinet, DEXT, Auto Entry
- Attention to detail
- Proactive and organised with proven ability to meet deadlines using strong time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
To apply please email your current CV and cover letter to info@sgaweb.co.uk