Accountant

Autograph Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid options

Friendly working environment

Develop tax knowledge

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a qualified accountant to join a friendly practice. You will take ownership of year-end accounts for a varied client portfolio, handle personal, partnership and corporation tax, manage VAT and MT Digital submissions, and use Xero, Sage or QuickBooks to prepare accurate financial information in a collaborative, client–facing role.

With flexible hours and hybrid working, the role offers a salary of £35,000-£45,000 DOE, a friendly, supportive

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with accountancy practice experience.
• Strong accounts preparation and tax compliance knowledge.
• Proficient with Xero, Sage or QuickBooks and VAT/MTD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review year-end accounts for a varied client base.
• Handle personal, partnership and corporation tax returns.
• Manage VAT returns and Making Tax Digital submissions.
• Use Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks to produce accurate financial information.
• Support clients with bookkeeping and VAT matters.
• Provide tax compliance guidance and practical accounting advice.
• Build client relationships and deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Tax compliance

VAT handling

Making Tax Digital

Client communication

Year-end accounts

Tax advisory

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Role: Qualified Accountant
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 DOE

Are you a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can build on your experience, develop your tax knowledge and enjoy a good level of flexibility?

This is a great opportunity to join an established accountancy practice with a varied client base and a friendly, supportive team. You'll have the chance to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue developing your technical skills, with flexibility around your working hours and the option to work from home.

You will be:

• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients
• Handling personal tax returns, partnership tax, corporation tax and Capital Gains Tax
• Managing VAT returns and Making Tax Digital submissions
• Using accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks to prepare accurate financial information
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping queries, year-end requirements and VAT matters
• Providing practical advice on tax compliance and general accounting queries
• Building relationships with clients and helping them meet their ongoing accounting and tax needs

About you:

• You're ACA or ACCA qualified, with experience working in an accountancy practice
• You have a good understanding of accounts preparation and tax compliance
• You're confident dealing with personal tax, corporation tax and VAT
• You have experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• You enjoy working with clients and communicating complex information clearly
• You're organised, proactive and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work

What's on offer?

• A salary of £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience
• Flexible working hours to suit your circumstances
• Hybrid options
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and build your expertise in tax