Accountant (ACCA / ACA / QBE / Practice)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Carlisle is seeking an Accountant with practice experience to join their growing team. The role offers excellent progression opportunities, training, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a desire to positively impact their clients' businesses.

Benefits

17% Bonus

Progression to Directorship

Training

Holiday

Pension

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified or qualified by experience accountant required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and review financial accounts.
• Discuss barriers to work being completed within budget.
• Prepare Business Tax Computations for review.
• Ensure preparation and submission of VAT returns.

Skills

Accountant with practice experience

Great communication skills

Job description

Overview

Accountant (ACCA / ACA / QBE / Practice)
Carlisle / Lake District
£44,000 - £50,000 + 17% Bonus - Package of £52,000 to £58,000 + Bonus + Progression to Directorship + Training + Holiday + Pension + Flexible hours

Are you an Accountant with practice experience looking for an opportunity with a highly reputable, growing business with 8 offices around Cumbria? Would you like the opportunity to work for an award-winning business where you will have the opportunity to make a positive commercial impact with your portfolio of clients? On offer is an opportunity to join an established business of over 100 years, who are a stable and growing accounting practice in Cumbria. They have high standards and retain their staff by providing a bespoke approach to training and development, and who take pride in working closely with their clients. In this role, you will deliver excellent value to your clients in a wide and interesting array of industries and help them grow and increase profitability. This role would suit a qualified or qualified by experience accountant who has excellent interpersonal skills and is looking for a client facing role in a practice that offers progression to directorship.

Responsibilities

• To plan, prepare and review financial accounts, and present a completed and well documented file within agreed timescales and budgets
• To highlight and discuss barriers to work being completed within budget or opportunities for generating income
• To clear outstanding queries with the client before discussing the file and final accounts with the Client Portfolio Manager/Managing Director/Partner, prior to the client meeting
• To prepare Business Tax Computations (Income Tax) for review
• To prepare/ensure the preparation and submission of VAT returns on behalf of clients
• To maintain/ensure that clients' accounting records and management accounts information is maintained as required

Qualifications

• Accountant with practice experience
• Great communication skills

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Key Words: ACCA, ACA, QBE, Tax, Practice, Accounting, Tax, Carlisle, Cumbria, Kendal, Keswick, Penrith

Reference Number: BBBH20888

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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