Give an overview of the duties, functions, and responsibilities of your job.

Completing sole-trader’s accounts and Self Assessments, preparing VAT returns, and supporting clients with their bookkeeping in Pandle.

What is a typical working day like for you?

Every day starts by answering emails from clients from yesterday evening and that morning. This frees up the rest of the day to complete accounts for our clients.

What are some of the biggest challenges faced by your clients?

Clients are often inexperienced in bookkeeping or are unaware of what needs to be done. New clients often feel overwhelmed by the number of things they need to keep track of and what needs to be reported.

How are you able to use your skills to solve problems for them?

Communicating to clients, ensuring they are comfortable in what needs to be submitted and recorded on their end, and letting them know that we’re here to help. Clients are also usually relieved to hear our speedy and efficient bookkeeping team can take over their bookkeeping for them!

What is your favourite part of the job?

Honestly, I enjoy being able to work in Excel all day.

What do you like most about working for The Accountancy Partnership?

The team I get to work with is brilliant. They’re all supportive, knowledgeable and great to be around. And of course… the free food is always appreciated.

What skills do you find most useful to do your job?

Some days I’ll be fully focused on preparing accounts, where the ability to concentrate for long periods is invaluable. On other days, I may spend most of my time on the phone helping clients, and strong communication skills make a huge difference to their experience.

Where’s your favourite place to visit on days off?

Most days off you can find me either on the cricket pitch or on a bowling green.

Tell us about your proudest achievement.

As unexciting as it may sound, getting through my maths degree is something I’m really proud of. There were many times when I doubted I would get through, so finishing it felt like a real achievement!

How would your colleagues describe you?

In all honesty, I don’t know! Likely quiet and unassuming and I’d like to think I’d be described as hard working.

What are you reading/binge watching at the moment?

I’ve just finished The Hobbit so I’ve recently started Lord of The Rings. Though I’m a slow reader so there’s a good chance I’ll still be reading it this time next year!

Who do you admire, and why?

Po from Kung Fu Panda – his insatiable appetite and resilience are top-tier.

 
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