Job Vacancy: Accounts / Audit Assistant

Description: Xaviers Accountants

We are a progressive firm of Chartered Certified Accountants in the North West.  We have developed a position as advisers to small and medium sized entrepreneurial businesses.

An opportunity has arisen to join our Preston based team.

We are looking to recruit an experienced candidate to support the team in delivering high quality, client focused and efficient accountancy and tax services. Our commitment to client service sets us apart from other providers of accountancy and taxation and you should be able to demonstrate your own commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients.

• Managing a team of trainees and experienced and qualified accountants.

• Preparing and presenting tender documentation for potential new work.

Required skills:

• Experienced AAT, ACA or ACCA part qualified individual.

• Experience in bookkeeping, Accounts preparation for SME entities and Charities, Taxation for companies and individuals

• Experience in SRA Audits, Charity Audits desirable

• Training and development of staff within the department and monitor their performance.

• Strong IT skills and experience of Sage 50 and Xero is essential.

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle to attend client meetings

• Knowledge of languages - Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil desirable

In return, your skills will be developed rapidly in this professional and dynamic environment, and you will be provided with the opportunity to be part of a growing business, in an expanding department, with very good career development prospects.

Salary:

Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Xaviers is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV along with a covering letter detailing your experience to info@xaviersaccountants.co.uk

HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020 to 2021 tax return and pay any tax due.

HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to file and pay on time if they can, as the department reveals that, of the 12.2 million taxpayers who need to submit their tax return by 31 January 2022, almost 6.5 million have already done so.

HMRC recognises the pressure faced this year by Self Assessment taxpayers and their agents. COVID-19 is affecting the capacity of some agents and taxpayers to meet their obligations in time for the 31 January deadline. The penalty waivers give taxpayers who need it more time to complete and file their return online and pay the tax due without worrying about receiving a penalty.

The deadline to file and pay remains 31 January 2022. The penalty waivers will mean that:

• anyone who cannot file their return by the 31 January deadline will not receive a late filing penalty if they file online by 28 February

• anyone who cannot pay their Self Assessment tax by the 31 January deadline will not receive a late payment penalty if they pay their tax in full, or set up a Time to Pay arrangement, by 1 April

Interest will be payable from 1 February, as usual, so it is still better to pay on time if possible.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hmrc-gives-self-assessment-taxpayers-more-time-to-ease-covid-19-pressures

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules Audits

Solicitors are responsible for protecting client money. Solicitors often hold significant cash for clients, for example, house deposits or funds to purchase a business. It is crucial that this money is protected from misuse to protect clients, and for confidence in the legal profession.

Reporting Accountants play an important role in reviewing how law firms do this through their reporting work under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. The SRA provides guidance on how reporting accountants should approach their work. It relies on reporting accountants using their professional judgement when planning, scoping and carrying out their work.

Xaviers is fully-qualified and accredited to provide SRA audits. Delivered by experienced auditor and ICAEW and ACCA member Mijos Xavier, Xaviers Accountants specialises in the delivery of SRA Audits for solicitors and legal professionals throughout Wigan, Preston, Greater Manchester and across the UK. SRA audits also allow an auditor to identify areas of inconsistency and areas where a business may wish to improve its processes.

Please contact us: Tel: 01772439023E: info@xaviersaccountants.co.uk

https://www.xaviersaccountants.co.uk/sraaudit