This is an opportunity for a part-qualified trainee accountant, or alternatively a qualified by experience accountant to join an established and dynamic practice which is undergoing an exciting period of growth. Duties will include bookkeeping, vat returns and accounts preparation.
As a team member, you will have the opportunity to gain more responsibility and support the Senior Management Team with the continued development of the practice.
Role responsibilities:
*Prioritising own workload
*Preparing VAT returns and management accounts
*Communicating with, and assisting clients with queries
*Preparation of annual statutory accounts and Corporation Tax returns
*Preparation of self-assessment tax returns
Our client seeks a candidate with 2+ years’ experience within a general practice environment, who is enthusiastic, with a "can-do" attitude and a positive mindset, good attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
Other skills required are:
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients
*Experience of sole trade, partnership and limited company bookkeeping, VAT return and accounts preparation
*Experience with a range of accounting softwares; knowledge of Xero, Sage and Quickbooks is desirable. Training on CCH will be given
Our client can offer:
*A competitive salary (this is dependent upon experience)
*A flexible working environment including flexitime and hybrid working after initial period
*A dedicated Buddy to support and encourage you
*Support for future study if required
*Six-monthly salary reviews (if training) based on work progression and exam success
*25 days annual holiday (20 if training) in addition to 8 bank holidays
*Salary Sacrifice pension scheme
*Ability to join the PMI scheme after 3 months
*Death in Service scheme after 3 months
*Cycle to work scheme
*Excellent working conditions with free tea and coffee / car parking
*Team social events
*Internal career progression (some of the current directors joined as trainees)
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.