Partner Support Accountant

Partner Support Accountant at a mid tier Chartered Accountants in London

Your new company
Your new company is a well-established, international Chartered Accountants with an office based in London. This firm is a market leader in the London market, with over 150 employees in the London office. This firm specialises in a variety of service lines, including Tax, Accountancy, Audit and Advisory services. You will be working with a variety of clients from different industries, some of which includes property, media, financial services, and media. This role involves working directly for one of the Partners in a Support Accountant capacity, the role would suit an individual who is interested in how businesses work.

Your new role
Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis.
• Analysing reports to assist in business decisions and considering tax implications of transactions.
• Reviewing and critiquing of investment memorandums.
• Preparation of trustee meeting packs (agendas and board papers).
• Preparation of trustee minutes and other supplementary documents with other general client services.
• Liaising with clients as well as lawyers, intermediaries, and other service providers.
• Researching and assisting in resolving client enquiries and issues through to resolution.
• Responding to queries and requests from clients or other external and internal stakeholders and corresponding with them in the most appropriate way.
• Handling client and payment requests.
• Assisting in fees management and fee administration.
• Assisting with marketing the firm and attending networking events with co-professionals, as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, it is desirable that you are:

• ACA qualified or equivalent - this includes a strong academic background
• Have experience working within a UK Chartered Accountants including 2 years (minimum) post qualification experience
• Confident in a client facing role, including being able to resolve issues and be the first point of contact for clients
• Understanding of:
  • trusts and landed estates
  • capital taxes
  • incentive schemes
  • Business KPI's
  • M&A
  • Share schemes including tax position
  • Experience of dealing with high net-worth clients and their businesses.
  • A familiarity with the basics of corporate life and the roles of Directors and Trustees.
  • Knowledge of fiduciary obligations, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

What you'll get in return
This firm offers a competitive salary package, as well as numerous other benefits, some are listed below:

• Hybrid working policy - 3 days in the office and structured core hours
• 25 days holiday per year, excluding bank holidays
• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• Extensive training and development programmes
• Regular socials
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Season ticket loans

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