Careers with Focus Accountancy
At Focus we are always open to hearing from people who are motivated to work in a small, friendly accountancy practice. Even when we are not looking for any specific roles, we are happy to hear from you if you are qualified or part-qualified, and have good IT and communication skills.
Company Profile and Background
Focus is a small Bristol-based accountancy firm specialising in supporting Contractors, Consultants and Freelancers, helping them save time in bookkeeping and financial management, backed by the peace of mind of using experienced qualified accountants. We’ve designed a streamlined accounting support service to meet the needs of independent professionals in a very personal, supportive and efficient way.
Personal
We deliver exceptional customer service. We include an annual review with our clients alongside unlimited phone and email support, where they are in contact with a qualified accountant.
Supportive
Our service includes helping clients to streamline their administration by having the FreeAgent cloud software in the service. We have also developed tools, apps and information sheets specifically to support our target clients. We help with VAT returns, tax returns, year-end accounts, tax planning, forecasting, company secretarial work and much more.
Efficient
We’re constantly looking for ways to save time for our clients. We look for ways to engineer time out of the accounting administration process, through streamlined data entry and automation. The use of FreeAgent enables our clients to save time so that they can spend more time making money and doing what they enjoy. We strive to help them save even more through the accounting and financial advice we can provide. We’re delighted to have very high customer retention rates, and by the client testimonials given and referrals we receive.
Get in touch
As mentioned before, we would be happy to hear from you if you're great with people and have good IT skills. By that, we mean being able to deal with new software, work with social media, have knowledge of digital marketing, experience with accountancy software and occasionally deal with a bust printer or other such technicalities.
To apply for any position, feel free to drop us an email and send your CV or a video presentation to team@focusaccountancy.co.uk.
Current Vacancies
CLIENT MANAGER
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: dependent on experience
Essential Experience: Fully Qualified with 3+ years' UK work experience
Flexible Working Options Available: By mutual agreement with flexibility, but will need to be within the boundaries of 8am-6pm Mon-Fri.
Is this you?
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Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) and with 3 years+ experience in client and staff management in the UK.
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Enjoys interacting with people, has strong communication skills and approachable.
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Team player who is willing to step in and help, wherever they can.
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Has a positive, pro-active attitude to problem solving and keen to take ownership of the role.
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Naturally curious and on the lookout for a better way to do things.
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Strong IT skills, willing and able to learn new platforms and IT solutions.
The Role:
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Working directly with clients, using your judgement and expertise to help them to understand their business.
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Engaging with client data to continuously improve systems and inform decisions.
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Supervising junior members of the team, helping them to develop strategic thinking and technical skills.
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Bringing your passion for business, continuously challenging how we do things and building improvements into everything you do.
Key responsibilities include:
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Preparing and reviewing year-end company accounts and corporation tax returns for client approval.
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Preparing and reviewing sole trader accounts, personal tax returns, and partnership accounts and tax returns for client approval.
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Meeting clients and responding to any queries.
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Dealing with new client enquiries, company formations.
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Supervising production of VAT returns, payroll etc.
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Advising clients on salary and dividends.
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Mucking in with the team on tasks as needed.
We are a growing practice with a professional client base, providing very high Customer Service. We offer flexibility to work full-time, with hours between 8 am and 6 pm, with the option of working partly from home.
We specialise in services to Contractors, Consultants and Freelancers via a stream-lined accounting support system, designed to meet the individual needs of independent professionals.
We take pride in exceptional Customer Service, including an annual face-to-face review and unlimited phone and email support with a Qualified Accountant.
We are FreeAgent Gold Partners and provide FreeAgent cloud software to our clients as part of the service. We use, and constantly seek out, IT solutions that can improve our services.
If this feels like the opportunity you have been looking for, with the freedom to shape your career, and have a real impact on the success of your clients and of the business, please apply here.
Qualified Accountant
Job Type: Full Time or Part Time.
Salary: dependent on experience
Essential Experience: excellent communication and IT skills and attention to detail
Flexible Working Options Available: By mutual agreement with flexibility, but will need to be within the boundaries of 8am-6pm Mon-Fri.
We are seeking a Qualified Accountant to join our growing Accountancy Practice team in Bristol. This role would suit someone with practice experience who enjoys a challenge in a relaxed and positive environment. We need a meticulous and organised person to help with responsibility for a portfolio of clients.
As we are 100% paperless and all our clients work in the Cloud, you will need to have good IT skills and be happy to learn new software if needed.
Graduate Trainee Accountant
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: dependent on experience
Essential Experience: excellent communication and IT skills and attention to detail
Flexible Working Options Available: By mutual agreement with flexibility, but will need to be within the boundaries of 8am-6pm Mon-Fri.
We are seeking a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join our growing Accountancy Practice team in Bristol. This role would suit someone with practice experience who enjoys a challenge in a relaxed and positive environment. We need a meticulous and organised person to help with responsibility for a portfolio of clients.
As we are 100% paperless and all our clients work in the Cloud, you will need to have good IT skills and be happy to learn new software if needed.
Apprentice
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: dependent on experience
Essential Experience: excellent communication and IT skills and attention to detail
Flexible Working Options Available: By mutual agreement with flexibility, but will need to be within the boundaries of 8am-6pm Mon-Fri.
We are seeking an Apprentice to join our growing Accountancy Practice team in Bristol. This role would suit someone who is working towards their qualifications.
As we are 100% paperless and all our clients work in the Cloud, you will need to have good IT skills and be happy to learn new software if needed.