Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd is supporting a well-established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in Leeds to recruit an Accountant. This hybrid Leeds role offers a salary up to £45,000 (DOE) and a varied portfolio across Yorkshire.

You will prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies, use Iris and Sage, develop client relationships and contribute to improvement of processes within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/AAT qualification or finalist is required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and practice.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Iris, Sage and cloud accounting tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies using manual or electronic records.
• Identify improvements and cross-sell opportunities with clients.
• Prepare and present financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns for personal, partnership and company taxes using Iris and Sage.
• Prepare VAT returns using appropriate software.
• Complete Company Secretarial duties using Iris.
• Ensure deadlines for accounts, tax and VAT are met and liaise with managers on queries.
• Maintain Iris client data accuracy and assist debt collection as needed.
• Support colleagues with CPD and professional development and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT Qualified or Finalist

Tools

Sage Business Cloud

Sage 50

Iris Accountancy Suite

Iris AP

Xero

QuickBooks

Dext

AutoEntry

Excel

Job description

Accountant

Leeds (Hybrid) Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)

Butler Rose is supporting a well-established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in Leeds to recruit an Accountant.

They are a well-established medium size firm and an established presence while maintaining a collaborative, close-knit culture. They provide a comprehensive range of accounting, audit and tax services to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed and family businesses across Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accountant to develop long-term client relationships, take genuine ownership of their work and play an important role within a supportive one-team culture.

Role Requirements:

• Preparation of sole trader, partnership, limited company, and any other accounts from manual and/or electronic records referring to the WDS Procedure Manual for the process.
• Suggest improvements on clients records to the client manager to discuss at the meeting and to identify cross selling opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial statements on Iris AP.
• Preparation of capital allowances computations, personal, partnership and company tax returns on Iris PT & BT.
• Preparation of VAT Returns for clients using the correct software for that client.
• Complete Company Secretarial duties using Iris.
• Understand the deadlines for submission of accounts, Tax returns and VAT returns and support the team to not miss any.
• Liaise with Client Manager or Senior Manager for any taxation queries.
• Gather personal tax return information for individuals.
• Liaise with clients regarding queries or additional information required to assist with the work being carried out, either in person, by phone or by email.
• Increase fee growth by identifying and promoting additional WDS services, as appropriate to new and existing clients.
• Ensure that Iris client data is correct and up to date.
• Review and complete KYC and Risk Assessments along with the PAF folder for all clients before commencing work.
• Update Iris PM with job stages performed and prioritise work accordingly to meet deadlines.
• Review client debtor balances on Iris and assist in collection of debt recovery when contacting clients.
• Provide advice and support to other Accountants and Trainees when required.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of the organisation by identifying, communicating and where appropriate implementing improvements to the business, supporting business objectives.
• Be responsible for your own development, being proactive with personal development and if required keeping your CPD for your qualifications up to date.
• Other duties as requested by Directors or Senior Managers.

Personal Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/AAT Qualified or Finalist.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of the fundamentals of accountancy principles and basic accountancy practices.
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong Knowledge of Sage Business Cloud, and Sage 50, however further training and support will be provided.
• Knowledge of alternative software's such as Xero, QuickBooks, Dext & AutoEntry
• Fast and accurate data entry skills.
• Knowledge of Iris Accountancy Suite.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• A commercial awareness and understanding of how tasks & activities impact the business and clients.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to join this firm of choice.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.