Accountant Part-Qualified Accountant

TPF Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting practice based in Caterham seeks an experienced Accountant to provide technical service and lead a team. The role involves preparing accounts and tax returns, liaising with clients, and using cloud accounting software. Applicants should have proven experience, strong communication skills, and ACA/ACCA qualifications. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 – £50,000, with benefits including workplace pension and health plan. Embrace the chance to transform digital accounting practices and apply now!

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Workplace Pension scheme

Health Plan

Option to work from home one day a week

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing company and self-employed accounts.
• Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete corporate and small limited company accounts.
• Prepare corporation tax returns with appropriate calculations.
• Assist in-house bookkeepers with accounting and software queries.

Skills

Preparing company accounts

Cloud accounting software

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA / ACCA Qualified / Part-Qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

Freeagent

QuickBooks

Job description

Accountant Qualified / Qualified by Experience

Award winning accountancy practice based in Caterham Surrey requires an experienced accountant able to lead others in the team with cloud accounting.

In this role you will provide a high standard of technical service to clients ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Working from client provided and in-house bookkeeping to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self-employed accounts
• Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) with appropriate calculations
• Completing self assessment tax returns for individuals and self-employed traders
• Assisting in-house bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries, especially when needed to correct errors and update & reconcile ledgers
• Carrying out VAT checks and reviews of bookkeepers work
• Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks
• Complying with financial laws, regulations and standards alongside in-house policies
• Reporting discrepancies and issues (including potential fraud) to senior management
• Software used includes Xero, Sage (Cloud 50), Freeagent and QuickBooks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) is required
• Migrating clients onto cloud bookkeeping including setting up opening balances and integrating any third party apps (e.g. tills, sales channels, stock control, payment systems etc)
• Demonstrating good communication skills and managing time effectively to meet deadlines with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Keeping personal accounting qualifications up to date

Requirements

• Proven experience in preparing company and self-employed accounts and tax returns, including dealing with HMRC
• Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero (including client onboarding)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Excellent communication skills and a polite telephone manner
• High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under deadlines
• Accountancy practice background essential
• ACA / ACCA Qualified / Part-Qualified (required)

Benefits

• Location: Based in Caterham with the option to work from home one day a week
• Full-time role: Monday to Friday (9 am to 5 pm)
• 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure)
• Workplace Pension scheme
• Health Plan

Monthly Salary: £35,000 – £50,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to take on a leadership role and work in a forward-thinking award-winning practice. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead digital accounting transformations, apply now or contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment for more details! We look forward to hearing from you.