Accountant

Hays PLC; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative boutique firm is seeking a motivated business advisor to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for structured career progression and diverse responsibilities, including financial planning and management information provision. You will work closely with both financial and non-financial stakeholders, assisting in onboarding new clients and developing their business plans. With a focus on mentorship and skill development, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while enjoying a supportive and relaxed working environment.

Benefits

30-hour working week

30 days' holiday

Free parking

Study support options

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in an accountancy or outsourcing business.
• Capable of preparing statutory and management accounts for small companies.

Responsibilities

• Acting as part of the management team for owner-managed businesses.
• Reviewing accounts preparation and tax computations for efficiencies.

Skills

ACCA (part-qualified or recently qualified)

ATT or CTA active study or qualification

Accountancy experience

Tax planning experience

Education

ACCA

ATT

CTA

Job description

Bring your personality to work in this role

Your new company
A boutique, multi-site accounting, tax, and business advisory firm offering unique working practices, a relaxed team environment, and cutting-edge technology.
Your new role
Bring your personality to work in this role, which offers structured and rapid career progression, as well as diverse responsibilities, including:

Acting as part of the management team for owner-managed businesses, producing meaningful financial data and assisting in their financial and tax planning strategies.
Reviewing accounts preparation and tax computations to identify and implement potential efficiencies.
Providing meaningful management information that is accessible to both non-financial directors and external funding providers.
Supporting accounts and taxation directors in onboarding new clients and creating their initial business plans following thorough due diligence.
If your technical bias is taxation, you will assist accountants with planning for their client portfolios and support client directors with personal tax planning where applicable.

What you'll need to succeed
A positive attitude and a genuine desire to develop your career as a business advisor are essential, along with foundational skills and experience, including:
ACCA (part-qualified or recently qualified) and/or ATT or CTA active study or qualification.
A minimum of two years' experience in an accountancy or outsourcing business, with duties completed to manager review.
Accountants should be capable of preparing statutory and management accounts for small companies.
Tax advisors should have experience completing small company and personal tax returns, as well as some exposure to tax planning.

What you'll get in return
In this role, you will develop your skills to work with larger, more complex clients and potentially mentor and manage a team in the future.
30-hour working week
30 days' holiday
Free parking
Study support options

What you need to do now
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