Accountant

Service Care Solutions; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their dynamic team in Blackburn. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working and requires a passionate accountant with experience in cloud accounting software like Xero and Dext. You will be responsible for preparing VAT returns, year-end accounts, and providing exceptional client service. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while contributing to the success of a leading firm in the financial services sector. If you're motivated and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

£250 Referral Bonus

Hybrid Working

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of practice experience in accountancy with AAT qualification.
• Experience with cloud accounting software and VAT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns and year-end accounts using cloud-based software.
• Train clients in using cloud accounting software and manage bookkeeping tasks.

Skills

Cloud Accounting Software

VAT Preparation

Client Communication

Bookkeeping

Team Collaboration

Education

AAT Qualified

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

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Service Care Solutions provided pay range

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Base pay range

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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Service Care Solutions Recruiting Finance/Accountancy Professionals in the North of England

Accountant

Private Practice

Blackburn

Hybrid Working Available

Permanent Role

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

Job Purpose

An excellent Accountant opportunity has arisen at an award winning private practise based in North West England. This is a great chance to expand on existing audit and accounting experience at a Semi Senior level within a firm will aid in your development. Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero and Dext is crucial, and experience in preparing year end accounts is beneficial.

Main responsibilities of an Accountant

• Outsourcing tasks, including bookkeeping and payment runs, using a variety of cloud-based software and applications
• Preparation, review and submission of VAT returns
• Preparation of management information and advisory reporting, such as forecasting, budgets and cashflows, in-house and at client's premises
• Preparation of year-end accounts
• Preparation of corporate tax returns, including analysis of tax-sensitive nominals
• Assisting with cloud accounting projects, such as system conversions and health checks
• Training clients in the use of cloud accounting software in-house and at client's premises
• Completing and assisting with the completion of ad hoc tasks and duties typical to cloud accounting services
• Researching and investigating cloud accounting solutions for use in client service delivery, including attending relevant external events where appropriate
• Being a trusted adviser to our clients, forming excellent relationships
• Being responsible for service delivery, seeking opportunities to add value, suggest and implement efficiencies and improvements
• Assisting with internal projects, such as implementation and delivery of software and systems used by the team
• Supervising, mentoring and buddying of less experienced team members, taking an active role in their work and development
• Recognising opportunities for cross-referral to other departments within PM+M
• Reporting to and communicating with client managers and client service leads
• Maintain training and development needs in line with cloud accounting services and skills relevant to the role

Requirements for this Accountant Role

• As well as some relevant experience in accountancy, we’d like you to be:Keen to play an active role in a dynamic team and willing to contribute to the success of the team and the firm as a whole.
• Passionate about providing great client service.
• Great at communicating with people at all levels – face to face and in writing.
• Positive and good at using your initiative.
• Good at working under pressure.
• Motivated and well organised.
• AAT qualified with 3 to 4 years practice experience.
• Some experience of cloud based software and VAT.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Financial Services and Accounting

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