Accountant

Curtis Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Milton Keynes is seeking an ACCA/ACA qualified Accountant to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including annual leave, a Christmas bonus, and private medical insurance. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing client portfolios and supporting the growth of the firm.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual Christmas Bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service scheme cover

Group Income Protection Scheme

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years PQE in accounting roles.
• Significant accounting experience in a UK practice.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and corporate tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Support management and contribute to the growth of the office.
• Manage a portfolio of client jobs and statutory accounts.
• Prepare Corporate and Personal Tax Returns.

Skills

Communication

People Management

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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Opportunity for an ACCA/ACA qualified Accountant to join a well-established accountancy practice at its Milton Keynes office. The firm is growing, dynamic and innovative, developing new ideas and services to assist clients.

This is a full-time role that offers flexible working and an element of hybrid working which is two days WFH after the settling in period.

Benefits package includes:

• Annual leave will be 25 days per annum (pro rata) with three days normally taken at Christmas/New Year
• Annual Christmas Bonus (1 week’s salary)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme all staff are auto enrolled (Employer: 5%; Employee:3%) subject to eligibility
• Private Medical Insurance (after three months)
• Death in Service scheme cover (4x salary)
• Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) after three months

As Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the management and Principals of the firm and contribute towards assisting the team in the continued growth of the Milton Keynes office
• Review and manage a portfolio of jobs within the accounts team
• Manage the financial aspects, servicing and developing a client portfolio, including budgeting, negotiation, billing and recovery
• Managing statutory accounts preparation assignments and controlling assignment teams
• Preparation of Corporate Tax Returns in conjunction with accounts for FRS 105 clients
• Preparation of Personal Tax Returns
• Finalising accounts under the overall control of the Senior Manager and Principals
• Working with Xero and QuickBooks Online and ability to advise cloud-based clients

The firm is seeking an Accountant with the following skills and attributes:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (2 to 5 years PQE) – exceptional qualified by experience candidates will be considered
• Significant accounting experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Demonstrable working knowledge of accounting standards and corporate tax matters – Personal tax experience would be an advantage
• Significant experience of cloud accounts packages (particularly Xero and QuickBooks Online)
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Experience of managing staff and clients successfully
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure in a calm and collected manner to meet tight deadlines
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills and an ability to manage junior team members