Accountant

Quest Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant to join a friendly team in Ealing, London. The role involves accessing financial records, preparing VAT and Sales returns, and managing year-end accounts. Candidates should be AAT qualified or working towards ACA/ACCA, with experience in Sage and Xero. This is a full-time permanent position, with standard Monday to Friday hours.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, or working towards or qualified ACA or ACCA.
• Previous accountancy practice experience essential.
• Experience in Sage and Xero cloud accounting technology essential.

Responsibilities

• Accessing financial records of the clients.
• Preparing, reconciling, and filing VAT and Sales returns.
• Preparing year-end and statutory accounts.

Skills

VAT and Sales returns preparation

Financial record access

Bookkeeping

Management accounts preparation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualified or working towards ACA/ACCA

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

About the job: Accountant

We are looking for an experienced individual to join a friendly and forward-thinking team of accountants in Ealing, London.

Responsibilities

As an Accountant, your day-to-day duties will be:

• Accessing financial records of the clients
• Preparing, reconciling, and filing VAT and Sales returns
• Preparing year-end and statutory accounts
• Reviewing bookkeeping and Xero records, dealing with journals, and preparing management accounts
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Assisting with bookkeeping, accounting, VAT, and payroll work as needed

Requirements

• AAT qualified, or working towards or qualified ACA or ACCA
• Previous accountancy practice experience essential
• Experience in Sage and Xero cloud accounting technology essential
• Enthusiastic, outgoing, and passionate
• Dynamic, team-oriented, and confident
• A working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Great organisational and communications skills (role does involve client contact)
• Committed to continuous personal development

Benefits

Opportunity to work within a proactive and supportive team in a contemporary office. Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression.

This is a full-time, permanent position. The working hours are Monday to Friday, either from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with a one-hour lunch break (unpaid).