Accountant

Square Peg Associates; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage their own client portfolio. Responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts, supervising junior staff, and providing tax advice. The successful candidate should have at least 3 years of experience within an Accountancy Practice, alongside strong communication skills. This role offers benefits such as flexi time, hybrid working after probation, and opportunities for progression. Join a dynamic team dedicated to growth and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Flexi time

Hybrid working after probation

Progression routes including scope to partnership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience working within an Accountancy Practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts and corporate tax computations.
• Supervising junior staff and assisting with their development.
• Managing a portfolio of clients.
• Implementing updates on accounting standards.
• Preparation of accounts for various entities.
• Preparation and submission of tax returns.
• Providing tax advice as needed.

Skills

Prior Experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Role Profile

Our client based in Burnley is on the lookout for an Accountant who will be responsible for managing their own portfolio.

Benefits

Flexi time, hybrid working (after probation), new modern offices, progression routes including scope to partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and corporate tax computations, as well as having the opportunity to be involved in some more specialist advisory projects for the client base on an ad-hoc basis.
• Being responsible for supervising junior staff, assisting in their training and development as required.
• Managing a portfolio of Clients
• Assist with the implementation of updates on accounting standards
• Preparation of accounts for sole-traders, partnerships, charities
• Preparation & Submission of Individual Tax Returns, Company Tax Returns & Vat Returns
• Management Accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis on site with key clients
• Dealing with HMRC for any Income Tax/Corp Tax/VAT / PAYE & NI enquiries/issues and investigations
• Providing Tax Advice to clients ad-hoc

Qualifications And Skills

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Prior Experience: A minimum of 3 years experience working within an Accountancy Practice
• Tech Savviness: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word) and accounting software.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across department.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

For more current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.