Accountant

S1jobs; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

S1jobs is recruiting for a newly created role in Kilmarnock for an experienced non-qualified Accountant, AAT Accountant or Accounts Senior. You will own a portfolio of clients and support day-to-day accounting needs, working with sole traders, limited companies and small businesses.

This role suits someone with practice experience, capable of handling VAT, corporation tax, personal tax returns and year-end accounts, while liaising directly with clients and providing timely advice.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting and tax regulations.
• Proficient with MS Office & various accounting / bookkeeping software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing & reviewing accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients (limited companies, partnerships, sole traders).
• Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns, corporation tax, and personal tax returns.
• Assisting with year-end accounts and general accounting requirements.
• Liaising directly with clients and addressing queries with timely, accurate advice.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on accounting, tax and financial planning matters.
• General bookkeeping & payroll.

Skills

Accounts preparation

VAT returns

Tax returns

Client liaison

Bookkeeping

Payroll

MS Office

Sage

Xero

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage

Sage Payroll

Xero

Job description

We are recruiting for a newly created role with our client, a growing accountancy firm in Kilmarnock. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced non-qualified Accountant, AAT Accountant or Accounts Senior to join their team.

This is a varied role where you will take ownership of your own portfolio of clients and play an important part in supporting their day-to-day accounting requirements.

The role would suit someone who has gained experience within an accountancy practice and is confident working with sole traders, limited companies and small businesses.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing & reviewing accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients (limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders).
• Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns, corporation tax, and personal tax returns.
• Assisting with year-end accounts and general accounting requirement.
• Liaising directly with clients and deal with queries, understanding their unique needs and ensuring they receive timely and accurate advice.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all matters related to accounting, tax, and financial planning.
• General bookkeeping & payroll

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting and tax regulations.
• Proficient with MS Office & various accounting / bookkeeping software (i.e. Sage, Sage Payroll, Xero Certified).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the agricultural sector would be preferred but is not essential.

We're looking for someone with the right practical experience, commercial understanding and client-facing skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accountant looking for their next permanent move.