Semi Senior Accountant (ORP001)
Salary £ Competitive
Vacancy listed 11/12/2024
Application deadline 11/03/2025
Details
Baxter & Co joined the LB Group in October 2024 LB Group is a UK Top 50 Accountancy practice with a heritage spanning over 60 years. Employing over 430 employees of which over 300 are accountancy professionals, offices are based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.

We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice. 
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values “RIALTO”. Respect, Integrity, Aspire, Learn, Teamwork and Ownership. LB Group appreciates all its employees with people at the heart of what we do, to ensure we are authentic, warm and relatable to those we serve.

Purpose of the role:
Due to continued growth, Baxter & Co is recruiting for an Accounts Semi-Senior to join the Accounts department in Orpington. The role will involve working to deliver a broad range of accounts services to our business clients. This opportunity would suit a part qualified individual who is looking to progress their career and study towards an ACCA or ACA qualification. Alternatively, the role would be suitable to an individual who is not studying but who has a strong practice background.

Accountabilities: 
With support, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, assisting with: 
· Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for a mix of Sole Traders, partnerships, LLPs and Limited Companies
· Preparation of basic corporation tax returns 
· Assist with review/preparation of VAT returns 
· Assisting clients with queries 
· Supporting the more junior members of the team in accounts & bookkeeping work. 
· Collaboratively working with other departments within our group.
· Assisting Directors / managers with ad hoc projects.
· Additional responsibilities as and when identified in association with expectations of the role.

Skills/Qualifications:
We are seeking a candidate that has:
• AAT qualified (optional)
• Certificate/foundation level of ACA/ACCA completed 
• Proven 2 years+ practice experience
• Experienced individual who can prepare sole trader, partnership and Limited Company accounts for Manager review
• Strong IT/Microsoft abilities
• A professional approach with the ability to communicate with clients both via email & over phone/face to face.
• Possess full driving licence with own/access to car
• Familiar with CCH, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero (desirable)


Benefits

At LB Group, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• Standard days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
• Approved study days and exam days given
• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme
• Full study support including tuition fees
• Professional membership support
• Parking on site

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

LB Group is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We
welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

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