Accountant – Own Portfolio, VAT & Year-End Focus

S1jobs; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

S1jobs is recruiting for a newly created role in Kilmarnock for an experienced non-qualified Accountant, AAT Accountant or Accounts Senior. You will own a portfolio of clients and support day-to-day accounting needs, working with sole traders, limited companies and small businesses.

This role suits someone with practice experience, capable of handling VAT, corporation tax, personal tax returns and year-end accounts, while liaising directly with clients and providing timely advice.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting and tax regulations.
• Proficient with MS Office & various accounting / bookkeeping software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing & reviewing accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients (limited companies, partnerships, sole traders).
• Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns, corporation tax, and personal tax returns.
• Assisting with year-end accounts and general accounting requirements.
• Liaising directly with clients and addressing queries with timely, accurate advice.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on accounting, tax and financial planning matters.
• General bookkeeping & payroll.

Skills

Accounts preparation

VAT returns

Tax returns

Client liaison

Bookkeeping

Payroll

MS Office

Sage

Xero

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage

Sage Payroll

Xero

Job description

S1jobs is recruiting for a newly created role in Kilmarnock for an experienced non-qualified Accountant, AAT Accountant or Accounts Senior. You will own a portfolio of clients and support day-to-day accounting needs, working with sole traders, limited companies and small businesses.

This role suits someone with practice experience, capable of handling VAT, corporation tax, personal tax returns and year-end accounts, while liaising directly with clients and providing timely advice.