Accountant

Edwards & Pearce; Beverley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join their team of business advisors. This role goes beyond traditional accounting; you will be actively involved in advising clients on succession planning, business development, and achieving their financial goals. With a focus on building strong client relationships, you'll prepare annual accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, and provide tailored support for accounting software. This position is ideal for someone with a keen analytical mind, strong attention to detail, and a passion for client service. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• ACCA / ACA qualified or qualified by experience with 3+ years in practice.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual accounts for various entities including limited companies.
• Advise clients on tax returns and business development strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Initiative

Education

ACCA / ACA Qualification

3+ Years Experience in Practice

Tools

IRIS

Sage

Excel

Job description

Our client is not just a firm of Accountants; they are a team of business advisors that really care about their client relationships. They aren't just there to process year-end accounts and crunch numbers. You would be advising clients on succession, business development, and helping them to achieve their goals. In order to achieve this, they are now looking to recruit an Accountant to the team.

THE ROLE:

1. Preparation of annual accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
2. Preparation of corporate and personal tax returns.
3. Ability to advise clients and build a relationship beyond their year-end accounts, including working with a varied portfolio of clients and dealing with queries, tax and business advice, and training and supporting your clients with their accounting software.

THE CANDIDATE:

1. Have analytical skills, pay attention to detail, and have the ability to think laterally, meaning you are capable of identifying potential problems and providing solutions.
2. Show initiative, exercise judgement, and take ownership of issues from start to finish.
3. Be able to operate both under direction and under your own initiative.
4. Be confident looking after clients.
5. Be experienced in various software, including IRIS, Sage, and Excel or be willing and ready to learn.
6. Have at least 3 years' experience in practice, be ACCA / ACA qualified or qualified by experience.

THE CONSULTANCY:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.