A long standing accountancy firm that specialises in the SME marketplace are seeking to recruit an Accounts / Tax Specialist to provide a broad range of services for a diverse portfolio of clients across a variety of industries. Your role will include: Manage a portfolio of SME Ltd companies, sole traders, private individual clients including HNWIs and partnerships - delivering a range of accounting and taxation services Preparing and submitting year end statutory accounts and Corporation Tax Returns All aspects of bookkeeping through to Management accounts Profit and Loss; Balance Sheet preparation Capital Gains Tax reporting and advice Advising on tax efficiency for income from multiple sources: employment, rental properties, dividends, capital gains, pensions and overseas income Self-Assessment returns Ensure all deadlines are met and filings are submitted on time The desired candidate will have a strong background in preparing company accounts with a sound technical understanding of financial statements, accompanied by a good knowledge of tax. Qualifications are not essential but a level of academic knowledge within accounting is advantageous. You will be an excellent communicator building solid relationships with a portfolio of clients and showing value to them through a proactive approach. The culture suits someone who thrives with autonomy but enjoys working within a small, close-knit team. ..... full job details .....