Accountant

Baltic Recruitment; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Permanent Accountant to prepare year-end accounts and manage client relationships. Applicants should have 2-3 years of practice experience, AAT qualification, and skills in bookkeeping and VAT returns. The role requires excellent communication and analytical skills, with working hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in practice.
• Experience in completing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of year-end and management accounts.
• Preparation of personal, partnership, and corporation tax computations.
• Handling client queries and ensuring records are accurate.
• Managing the full end-to-end process from receipt to liability agreement.

Skills

AAT

ACCA

ACA

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Bookkeeping

IRIS

QuickBooks

Xero

VAT Returns

Education

AAT qualification

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Baltic Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Permanent Accountant to join our client’s Wynyard Practice. Reporting to the practice manager, the role involves the preparation of year-end accounts, management accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, and bookkeeping. The position also includes reviewing work and liaising with the team.

The role works with a variety of clients such as Limited Companies, LLPs, sole traders, and partnerships. The main objective is to ensure the effective and timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards of quality.

Our client is open to qualified Accountants or those who are not fully qualified but are working towards qualification.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Preparation and review of year-end and management accounts based on client records (Excel, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Kashflow, or paper).
2. Preparation of personal, partnership, and corporation tax computations.
3. Review of work prepared by the team and related communication.
4. Handling queries related to accounts and ensuring records are accurate and compliant with laws and regulations.
5. Dealing with client queries and HMRC correspondence.
6. Assisting other staff members as required.
7. Managing the full end-to-end process from record receipt to final liability agreement with the client.
8. Reviewing bookkeeping prepared by the outsourcing department.
9. Providing bookkeeping services for clients.
10. Reviewing CIS returns.
11. Verifying, allocating, and posting transactions to maintain subsidiary accounts.
12. Reconciling entries and preparing trial balances.
13. Maintaining financial records and preparing reports by analyzing account information and trends.

Applicant Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in practice.
• Experience in completing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Bookkeeping experience.
• Part-qualified, pursuing, or completed ACCA/ACA qualification.
• AAT qualification required.
• Proficiency in personal tax and VAT.
• Knowledge of IRIS and QuickBooks is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and review skills.
• Commitment to professional client service excellence.
• Technical knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
• IT skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping software is desirable.

Salary is negotiable depending on experience. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, with travel required. Candidates may also be interested in roles related to Accounts, Finance, and Accountancy.

Job Reference: SM/ACCOUNTANTWYNYARD

Salary: Negotiable

Salary per: Annum

Job Duration: Permanent

Location: County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees

Industry: Accountancy

Job Skill: AAT, ACA, ACCA, Accountancy, Accountant, Accounts, Assistant Accountant, Finance, Management Accountant, Management Accounts, QuickBooks, SAGE, VAT Returns, Xero, Year-End Accountant, Year-End Accounts