Accountant

Curtis Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Recruitment is seeking an Accountant for a well-established independent accountancy firm in the UK. The role focuses on statutory accounts preparation for various entities, CT computations and VAT returns, with hybrid working after settling in.

The ideal candidate will have UK practice experience, be ACCA/ACA qualified or qualified by experience, and possess knowledge of UK GAAP and accounting software. Excellent client relationships and deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in UK accounting practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and Outlook, with knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or Iris
• Ability to develop and nurture client relationships
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders to a high standard
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Daily bookkeeping and preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Liaising with clients and HMRC on queries
• Deliver excellent client service
• Ad-hoc work to support the Directors in the smooth running of the practice

Skills

Excellent communication and problem

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

A well-established, independent accountancy firm is recruiting for an Accountant to join the friendly team. The ideal candidate will have experience in statutory accounts preparation gained within a UK accountancy practice environment and could be ACCA/ACA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience.

This is a fantastic firm where you will be able to further develop your skills and experience and the firm will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, a good benefits package and hybrid working after the settling in period.

As Accountant your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders to a high standard
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Daily bookkeeping and preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Liaising with clients and HMRC on queries
• Deliver excellent client service
• Ad-hoc work to support the Directors in the smooth running of the practice

• Be ACCA/ACA qualified, part qualified, AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in practice within the UK
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and Outlook, with knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or Iris
• Ability to develop and nurture client relationships
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.