Accountant

Swallow Ventures Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Accountant, where your proactive approach will be valued. This innovative practice is dedicated to nurturing talent and offers a supportive culture that encourages personal and professional growth. You will gain exposure to complex financial matters while preparing financial statements and tax computations. With a focus on ongoing training and development, you will have the chance to thrive in your career. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including cash-back healthcare and a pension plan. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training & professional development

Comprehensive study support package

Regular team social events

Charity fundraising initiatives

Onsite car parking

Cash-back healthcare

Pension

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Active studier or qualified Accountant of ACCA, ACA / ICAEW or equivalent.
• Prior Accounts experience in an accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements and year-end statutory accounts.
• Complete tax computations including compliance and advisory elements.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Computation

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

IT Skills (Excel, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)

Education

ACCA

ACA / ICAEW

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Is your current role a bit mundane? Limited opportunities to progress your career? This could be for you...

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, innovative practice that are seeking to break the mould. They are a firm that has demonstrated on countless occasions its desire to progress its people, with no barriers.

As an Accountant, you'll be proactive in statutory financial reporting and taxation, gaining exposure to clients with complex financial matters which includes larger groups.

This is a firm that is driven in its pursuit for growth, with investment in its people at the forefront alongside personalised career plans to create a culture that is supportive and thrives.

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing training & professional career development opportunities
• A comprehensive study support package if required
• Regular team social events and charity fundraising initiatives
• Based in Shrewsbury with onsite car parking
• Full benefits including cash-back healthcare, pension & mental health support

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of financial statements and year-end statutory accounts
• Complete tax computations including complex compliance and advisory elements
• Review junior work, providing feedback and approving submissions of accounts
• Involvement in ad hoc advisory projects

Are you the right fit?

• An active studier or qualified Accountant of ACCA, ACA / ICAEW or equivalent
• Prior Accounts experience gained within an accountancy practice, perhaps as a Semi-Senior, Senior Associate or Senior Accountant
• Working application of preparing Y/E statutory accounts
• Competent IT skills including Excel and accounts software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc)
• High levels of attention to detail and ability to multi-task

Interested?

Register your interest by applying today or call Richard or Luke on to discuss this opportunity further. You can also visit the Addington Ball website to see all our current vacancies, news and updates.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/251260 - Accountant