Accountant

Ravens Kiss; Wigan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy practice seeks a skilled Accountant to join their close-knit team in Wigan. This role involves preparing accounts for diverse clients, managing tax computations, and ensuring precise bookkeeping. The firm prides itself on its supportive environment and offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and additional perks like an annual bonus and a birthday holiday scheme. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about providing excellent client service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values expertise and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual bonus

Free parking on-site

Birthday holiday scheme

Additional leave

Company pension

Qualifications

• Recent experience with accounting software like Sage, Xero, and Quickbooks.
• AAT Level 4 qualification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for various clients including limited companies and sole traders.
• Completion of personal and corporation tax computations with accuracy.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Client Service Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Sage

Xero

Quickbooks

MS Office

Job description

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We are looking for an Accountant to join a well-established accountancy practice operating across Wigan and the surrounding areas.

Our client works in partnership with their clients across a broad range of sectors ranging from individuals and partnerships to small and medium sized limited companies. They have a close-knit team of skilled and knowledgeable staff with extensive experience in helping businesses through the services they offer, including company accounts and tax returns, full payroll services, bookkeeping, VAT returns and self-assessment returns.

The working hours are 9am - 5pm (Mon-Thurs), 9am - 4pm (Friday), 35hrs per week, with flexible working arrangements.

The Role Will Include, But Not Limited To:

1. Preparation of accounts for a variety of owner-managed limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
2. Preparation and completion of personal and corporation tax computations with precision.
3. Weekly and monthly bookkeeping for a varied range of clients.
4. Preparation and submission of VAT returns.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications:

1. Recent experience in a variety of accounting software, such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks.
2. A minimum of AAT Level 4 qualified.
3. Sound understanding of practice accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and good IT skills, particularly using MS Office.
4. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
5. Strong communication and client service skills.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The position offers a competitive salary between £26k - £30k negotiable depending on experience, plus flexible working options, annual bonus, free parking on-site, birthday holiday scheme, additional leave and company pension. If you are an experienced Accountant, please apply; we'd like to hear from you.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting