Accountant

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Get Recruited UK Ltd in Bury is partnering with a renowned Chartered Accountants firm to recruit an Accountant with at least four years of UK practice experience. You’ll handle year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships, plus tax computations and client liaison — in a busy, varied workload.

You'll join a supportive, client-focused team where accuracy, deadlines and professional service are valued, travelling occasionally to meet clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' recent practical experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Good knowledge of corporation tax and personal tax compliance.
• Confident liaising directly with clients and explaining financial information clearly.
• Commercially aware, including an understanding of fees and the practice business model.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies.
• Producing accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing accounts for pension schemes, trusts and other entities.
• Completing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing personal tax returns.
• Liaising directly with clients regarding accounts and tax queries.
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Supporting bookkeeping and VAT return preparation as needed.
• Producing management accounts.
• Assisting clients with tax planning and statutory matters.
• Maintaining accurate working papers and client records.
• Traveling occasionally to meet clients and contacts.

Skills

Client liaison

Commercial awareness

Client communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ACCOUNTANT

BURY

UP TO £35,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

Get Recruited is partnering with an established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Bury to find an Accountant for their team.The practice supports a varied portfolio of limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, pension schemes, trusts and individual clients.

Due to an increase in client demand, the firm is looking for an experienced Accountant with at least four years' recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional who enjoys varied client work and wants to join a friendly team where attitude, practical ability and client service are paramount.

THE ACCOUNTANT ROLE

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for limited companies
• Producing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and other unincorporated businesses
• Preparing accounts for pension schemes, trusts and other specialist entities
• Completing corporation tax computations and returns
• Preparing personal tax returns
• Liaising directly with clients regarding accounts, taxation and routine queries
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Supporting bookkeeping and VAT return preparation where required
• Producing management accounts
• Assisting clients with tax planning and company statutory matters
• Maintaining accurate working papers and client records
• Travelling occasionally to meet clients and other business contacts

THE PERSON

• A minimum of four years' recent practical experience within a UK accountancy practice is essential
• Strong experience preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Good knowledge of corporation tax and personal tax compliance
• Confident liaising directly with clients and explaining financial information clearly
• Commercially aware, including an understanding of fees and the practice business model
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook

We are an equal opportunities employer