Accountant - diverse clients, supportive firm, progressive role

Reed; Halstead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Growing, modern firm

Job summary

Reed Practice has been engaged by a reputable chartered certified accountancy firm based in Colchester to recruit an Accountant for their high-calibre team. The role includes preparing Sole Trader, Partnership and Limited Company accounts to FRS 102/FRS 105, preparing Corporation Tax returns and self-assessment, plus bookkeeping support.

Proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Excel, Dext and CCH is preferred, with hybrid working offered.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing Sole Trader, Partnership and Limited Company accounts to FRS 102/FRS 105.
• Experience preparing Corporation Tax returns.
• Experience preparing self-assessment tax returns.
• Experience providing bookkeeping support and addressing client bookkeeping queries.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Sole Trader, Partnership and Limited Company accounts for a variety of clients to FRS 102/FRS 105.
• Preparing associated Corporation Tax returns.
• Preparing self-assessment tax returns.
• Providing bookkeeping services and supporting clients with their bookkeeping queries when required.
• Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of, and regarding clients.
• Advising clients on a variety of queries.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT or ACCA qualified (preferred)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Dext

CCH

Job description

Reed Practice have been engaged by a respectable chartered certified accountancy firm based in Colchester, to recruit an Accountant for their high calibre team.

The firm has been providing businesses and individuals services for decades, but still move with the times, adapting to changing markets, a testament to their outlook, talents and service.

The role of Accountant will include -

• Preparing Sole Trader, Partnership and Limited Company accounts for a variety of clients, to FRS 102 Section A and FRS 105
• Preparing associated Corporation Tax returns.
• Preparing self-assessment tax returns
• Providing bookkeeping services and supporting clients with their bookkeeping queries when required.
• Liaising with H M Revenue & Customs on behalf of, and regarding clients.
• Advising clients on a variety of queries.
• You will use various systems such as Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, Excel, Dext, CCH

The firm take pride in developing their staff and offer a welcoming, collaborative and supportive environment and the team are of a high calibre.

• AAT or ACCA qualified (preferred)
• Strong Xero experience (strongly desired)
• Proven experience providing accounting services within an accounting firm working to FRS 102
• Excellent skills in communicating, organising, time keeping

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a motivated, high-calibre team environment
• The chance to join a respected firm that continues to grow and modernise
• Hybrid working