Accounts & CT Administrator

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 35 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation. 

Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.
We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have an opportunity for an Accounts & CT Administrator to join our Farnham team. This is a permanent full-time role working 5 days per week in the office. 
The Role
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for maintaining organised and secure records of clients’ documents, returns and correspondence across offices.
• Ensuring compliance with record retention policies and data security standards.
• Communicating with clients in a clear and professional manner, addressing their questions and concerns.
• Providing clients with guidance on deadlines and required documentation.
• Submitting accounts electronically or by mail to relevant authorities in accordance with deadlines
• Verifying the acceptance and processing of submitted accounts and addressing any issues that may arise.
• Regarding Corporation Tax you will oversee the Corporate Tax payment reminder process, drafting CT reminder letters and emails. As well as making CT submissions and deal with CT repayments, chasing and monitoring where necessary.
• You will ensure that the organisation’s administrative policies and procedures are followed and updated as needed.
• You will have responsibility for all incoming/outgoing professional clearance; this may just require you to co-ordinate the information to and from other parties.
• You will stay informed at a high level about regulations and policies.
• You will have responsibility for a number on administrative tasks including; the drafting of Service Line letters as requested, all scanning for the service line, billing administration, appealing late filing penalties where appropriate and monitoring responses and liaising with HMRC where necessary.

 
What We Can Offer You
 

• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm)
• Joining a fast growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
• Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values 
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party
• A competitive benefits package, including:
  • A 25 day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
  • A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
  • Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions, online counselling, and mental health first aiders present in every office
  • Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers
  • Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments
  • Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Client and employee referral bonuses
  • Death in Service Life Assurance
  • Bus pass discounts and loans
  • Gym membership discounts

Benefits
 

• You will have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 5 or above (or equivalent)
• You will demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills.
• You will have an excellent attention to detail.
• As well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• At all times you will display discretion and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality
• Typically, you will have several years of experience in administrative roles, with a proven track record of increasing responsibility. 
• You will have the capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritise tasks accordingly.
• You will have a proficiency in using office software, project      management tools, and other relevant software.
• A positive, confident and proactive attitude 
• Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
• Relevant work experience and/or experience of working within a fast-paced office environment.