Accountant

Square Peg Associates; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Accountant based in Blackburn, England. The role involves bookkeeping, preparing accounts and tax returns for various clients, and VAT preparation. Candidates should possess good communication skills, be able to work in a team, and be familiar with software like Sage or Xero. AAT qualifications or relevant experience are recommended. The salary ranges from £27,000 to £32,000 and is negotiable, with perks including free parking and pension.

Benefits

Free parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to converse with clients.
• Experience in bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
• Ability to meet filing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily entries and bookkeeping for medium-sized businesses.
• Prepare accounts and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Involved in VAT preparation and monthly closing of records.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Judgement application

Software proficiency (Sage, Xero)

Education

AAT Part Qualified

AAT Qualified

Hands-on Experience QBE

Tools

Sage

Xero

Cloud-based software

Job description

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth!

Based in Blackburn, the business has a small friendly accounts team, and a reputation for offering their clients excellent accounting and taxation support & services.

The job will mainly involve preparing daily entries and bookkeeping for various medium sized businesses alongside preparation of accounts and tax returns for individuals, partnerships and limited companies.

The individual will also be involved in VAT preparation and other bookkeeping services from accounts preparation and monthly closing of records. The work will involve multiple areas to allow sufficient work flow.

We seek an individual who has good communication skills, happy to converse with clients and able to work in a team. Other skills involve applying judgement and completing work / assignments before filing deadlines. User of Sage, Xero or cloud based software. AAT Part Qualified, AAT Qualified or Hands on Experience QBE.

The salary is dependent upon experience and circa £27-32k per annum. Negotiable.

FREE PARKING, PENSION.

We are also looking for a Senior Accountant, for which a competitive salary is on offer.

About Square Peg Associates:

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

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