Accountant

Vested Talent Ltd; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

Up to 25 days annual leave + BH

Healthcare cash plan

Death in service cover x3

Income protection

Employee rewards platform

Training & study support

Company events

Casual dress

Job summary

Vested Talent Ltd in Ludlow is seeking an Accountant to join a well-established practice. You will handle a varied portfolio from start to finish for owner-managed businesses, building strong client relationships and supporting firm growth.

The role involves year-end accounts, tax computations, and liaison with clients, HMRC, and agencies. AAT/ACA/CA qualifications and practice experience are valued, with a salary of £30,000–£40,000 and a Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm, Friday 9am–3pm pattern.

Qualifications

• Candidate with AAT qualification or ACA/ACCA part-qualified, or newly/fully qualified.
• Experience in accountancy practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts, including accounts from incomplete records.
• Prepare business tax computations.
• Work with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Liaise with clients and respond to queries.
• Correspond with HMRC and other agencies.
• Visit client premises as required.
• Manage workloads to meet deadlines.
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships.
• Support the wider team and firm growth.

Skills

Client accounting

Tax compliance

Cloud accounting

Education

AAT / ACA / ACCA qualifications

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Whether you're AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, newly qualified or already qualified, we’d be keen to hear from you if you have relevant accountancy practice experience.

We’re working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Ludlow who are looking to strengthen their team with the appointment of an Accountant.

Working predominantly with owner-managed businesses across a broad range of sectors, you’ll enjoy plenty of variety and exposure, managing work from start to finish and building strong relationships with clients.

The Role

You’ll work closely with Managers, Directors and Partners, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients. Your duties will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts, including accounts from incomplete records
• Preparing business tax computations
• Working across cloud accounting packages including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries
• Corresponding with HMRC and other relevant agencies
• Visiting client premises where required
• Managing workloads effectively to ensure client deadlines are consistently met
• Developing strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Supporting the wider team and contributing to the continued growth of the practice

Applications are welcomed from candidates at different stages of their career, with salary dependent upon experience and qualification level.

What’s On Offer?

Alongside a salary of £30,000 - £40,000 and a working pattern of Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-3pm, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including:

• 8% employer pension contribution
• Up to 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Healthcare cash plan
• 3x salary death in service cover
• Income protection for long-term illness
• Employee reward platform
• In-house and external training
• Study support for those completing professional qualifications
• Company events
• Casual dress

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, established and growing practice where you'll gain genuine exposure to clients, varied work and senior members of the firm, with plenty of scope to continue progressing your career.