Accountant

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Study support

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking an Accountant to join its established Accountancy Practice in Lancashire. The role offers the chance to work with a varied client portfolio, develop technical knowledge and contribute to a supportive team.

You will prepare statutory accounts, VAT, corporation tax and personal tax returns, while managing client relationships and providing accounting support. AAT or ACA/ACCA in progress is advantageous and experience with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks

Qualifications

• Experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients.
• Knowledge of VAT and taxation.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare personal tax returns and self-assessments.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and build relationships with them.
• Provide clients with accounting support and resolve queries.
• Assist with bookkeeping and management accounts as required.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Keep up to date with accounting regulations and relevant legislation.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification or ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Client in their established and growing Accountancy Practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional to work with a varied portfolio of clients, develop their technical knowledge and play an important role within a supportive and professional team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
• Completing personal tax returns and self-assessments
• Managing a portfolio of clients and building strong working relationships
• Providing clients with accounting support and resolving queries
• Assisting with bookkeeping and management accounts where required
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within deadlines
• Keeping up to date with accounting regulations and relevant legislation
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc duties as required

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts for a variety of clientsGood knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT and taxation
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA would be advantageous
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client management abilities
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits on Offer:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive working environment
• Study support, where applicable

Reference No.

ACL