Assistant Manager (Rural)
- Employer
- PKF Francis Clark
- Location
- Taunton, Somerset (GB)
- Closing date
- 14 Apr 2023
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- Sector
- Accounting - practice
- Salary band
- £30,000 - £40,000
- Hours
- Full Time
- Where will they be working?
- Flexible
Job Details
In a nutshell: If you are a qualified accountant who enjoys the outdoors and are looking to progress into more of a managerial position, then this role could be for you!
Our agricultural team provides accounting and tax compliance services, along with tax planning advice covering both income tax and capital taxes, to a variety of forward-thinking farming, rural and agri-businesses.
They are passionate about the work they do and have built great relationships with a variety of rural based clients.
What you'll be doing day to day
- Managing compliance and other ad hoc advisory work for a portfolio of clients (mainly partnerships and companies, but no audits)
- Being the first point of call for those clients and conducting face to face meetings as required Planning, preparing and completing year-end accounts.
- Preparing tax computations and tax returns for companies, partnerships and individuals.
- Day to day management/supervision of the Rural team overseeing workflow and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
- Supervising and supporting the work of less experienced team members.
- Identifying financial, commercial and tax planning opportunities for clients.
- Supervising and carrying out other advisory work arising from your portfolio
- Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Where relevant, actively promoting the firm and its services to clients and targets
- Working with Partners on new client work
About you
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or qualified by experience, with relevant experience in a similar role.
- Good technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance.
- Committed, logical and accurate, with a methodical approach to work and strong attention to detail.
- Experience in servicing different types of business entity.
- Experience in using accounts and tax return software.
- Proficient in MS Office (with strong Excel skills)
- Able to work independently and demonstrate initiative in delivering an excellent service to clients.
- You don't have to have a previous background in agriculture but an in interest in farming and rural matters would be desirable
Company
PKF Francis Clark are the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England. We have eight offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
The firm, which celebrated its centenary in 2019, has 54 partners and over 800 members of staff, with annual revenue of over £50 million. Our continuing growth offers you the opportunity to expand and develop your career in a direction that interests you.
Our size, scale and varied client list offer incredible opportunities to specialise or diversify. Our culture - friendly, open and collaborative - welcomes fresh opinions, values team work, and encourages everyone to be collaborative. Here you’ll have opportunities to work with and learn from all kinds of colleagues, including partners, accelerating and enhancing your learning. We offer a supportive and flexible culture, taking your career seriously to enable you to be the best you can be.
We’re a member of the PKF International family of legally independent firms, which together are ranked as the 11th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK by Accountancy Age.
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