Accountant

Twenty Twenty Consulting Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consulting firm based in York is seeking an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant to join their Accounts team. This full-time position involves managing client portfolios, ensuring compliance, and personal tax planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in an accountancy practice and strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers a salary of £45,000-£48,000, a range of benefits including flexi-time and a company pension, plus opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Company pension

Health care scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Must have ACA or ACCA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses.
• Ensure compliance for clients – annual accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Conduct personal tax planning for individuals.
• Coordinate client billing and services.
• Review work performed by team members and assist with training.
• Act as the main relationship contact for clients.
• Promote the Accounts team internally and externally.
• Organize workflow within the department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Drive and ambition

Excellent organisational ability

Highly numerate and analytical

Attention to detail

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Business Development

Cross-Selling

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Title: Accountant (ACA or ACCA Qualified)

Location: York, YO32

Salary: £45,000-£48,000 (DOE) + benefits including flexi-time, company pension, health care scheme, free on-site parking

My client is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join theirYork based Accounts team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in an accountancy practice and will work both autonomously and as part of a team to deliver accounting and advisory services to a range of clients.

They will ideally have experience supervising, mentoring or managing a small team although this is not essential.

Main Duties

• Managing a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses, although experience of unincorporated businesses and individuals would be advantageous
• Responsibility for all compliance matters for clients – annual accounts and corporation tax returns
• Personal tax planning for individuals
• Responsibility for client billing and co-ordinating all services delivered to clients
• Reviewing work performed by other team members and assisting with staff training
• Being the main relationship contact for clients
• Promotion of the Accounts team internally and externally - with clients, professional contacts and potential clients
• Planning and organising workflow within the department

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Applicants must be either ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Practice experience is essential.

Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Drive and ambition to work within a progressive and commercial environment
• Excellent organisational ability
• Highly numerate and analytical
• A strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Business Development and Cross-Selling

This is a permanent, full time role (37.5 hours per week).

The ideal candidate will hold a driving licence and have their own transport, as travel to client/contact meetings is required.