Accountant (Practice Background)

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

Job summary

A leading Accountancy Practice in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Accountant. The role involves managing client accounts, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax requirements. The successful candidate will be ACCA/ACA qualified and will enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on personal development.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Annual leave of 25 days + Bank holidays

Pension match of 5% after 3 months

Free onsite parking

Flexible working hours

In house training and support for future growth

Qualifications

• Experience working within an Accountancy Practice.
• Ability to prepare financial accounts and tax returns.
• Strong communication skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial accounts to trial balance stage for clients.
• Compute corporation tax returns and VAT submissions.
• Maintain strong communication with clients for ongoing support.

Skills

Xero

Sage

Client Communication

Bookkeeping

Management Accounting

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Job description

A specialist Accountancy Practice based in Wakefield West Yorkshire 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.