Accountant (Practice)

E3recruitment; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist accountancy practice in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Accountant with ACCA/ACA qualifications to provide exceptional service to clients. The role involves preparing financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts, alongside supporting clients to achieve their business goals. The firm offers a dynamic team environment, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Annual leave of 25 days + Bank holidays

Pension match of 5% after 3 months

Free onsite parking

Personal development and wellbeing coach

Flexible working hours

Access to staff benefits scheme

In house training and support

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified accountant with experience in practice.
• Ability to prepare accounts to trial balance stage.
• Experience with Xero or Sage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial accounts to trial balance for clients.
• Compute corporation tax returns and assist with personal tax returns.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, providing financial support.

Skills

Client Communication

Bookkeeping

Financial Analysis

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

A specialist Accountancy Practice based in Wakefield who have quickly expanded their client base across the UK are recruiting for an experienced Accountant who has wokred within a Practice. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service, providing honest advice, and offering forward-thinking solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
The Accountant will be ACCA / ACA qualified and have a number of years working within an Accountancy Practice using Xero or Sage and work closely with their clients in person / video calls to offer support the growth of the business

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Preparation: Prepare financial accounts to trial balance stage for clients.
• Corporation Tax: Prepare and compute corporation tax returns.
• Management Accounts: Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts for clients.
• Personal Tax Returns: Assist in the preparation of personal tax returns.
• VAT: Complete and submit VAT returns for clients.
• CIS Returns: Ideally able to submit Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns.
• Bookkeeping: Perform bookkeeping tasks including bank reconciliations, managing supplier and customer invoices.
• Client Contact: Maintain strong communication with clients, providing them with financial support and updates.
• Xero Knowledge: Preferable to have experience with Xero accounting software.

Package offer

• Salary £45k+ PA (depending on experience)
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual leave of 25 days + Bank holidays – Starter
• Pension match of 5% – After 3 months
• Free onsite parking
• Hybrid working role
• Personal development and wellbeing coach provided by the company
• Flexible working hours (in line with work being achieved)
• Staff outings
• Access to staff benefits scheme
• Friendly / relaxed working environment
• Access to CPD & latest technology
• In house training and support for future growth

If you are an experienced accountant looking for a role in a friendly and dynamic team please send me your CV.