Accountant - Qualified, Part Qualified - Camarthen

Michael Page; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant to join a well-established Welsh accountancy practice. You will run accounts, tax and compliance work for owner-managed businesses while building strong client relationships.

You will use digital platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and KashFlow, prepare year-end accounts and corporation tax, and mentor junior colleagues. Permanent, full-time role with clear routes to professional qualification and long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Preparing year-end accounts for owner-managed businesses
• Experience in corporation tax and self-assessment returns
• VAT returns and periodic accounting requirements
• Familiar with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, KashFlow or similar platforms
• Comfortable using IRIS or comparable practice software
• Confident communicating with clients
• Support and coaching of junior colleagues
• Long-term development and progression within practice
• Part-qualified professionals will receive support to complete qualifications

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and companies
• Completing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting monthly and quarterly accounting
• Working with owner-managed businesses across a varied client portfolio
• Using digital platforms including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and KashFlow
• Using IRIS or similar practice software for accounts and tax work
• Helping clients utilise digital accounting technology and real-time financial information
• Managing your workload effectively and meeting client deadlines
• Responding to client queries and providing ongoing service
• Supporting and coaching junior colleagues
• Taking on additional responsibility as experience develops

Skills

Client communication

Deadline management

Team coaching

Workload organisation

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Part-qualified

AAT qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

KashFlow

IRIS

Job description

Joining as a Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant, you will work with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, taking responsibility for accounts, tax and wider compliance assignments while developing strong relationships with clients.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with a significant presence across South and West Wales. The practice supports a broad client base with accountancy, audit, taxation and wider business services, combining long-standing local relationships with the resources and expertise of one of the larger independent practices in the region.

People development is an important part of the firm's culture, with a strong history of training and progressing professionals internally. Many senior members of the practice have developed their careers within the firm, creating genuine opportunities for ambitious accountants who want to continue developing technically while building a long-term career in practice.

Description

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
• Preparing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns
• Completing VAT returns and supporting monthly and quarterly accounting requirements
• Working closely with owner-managed businesses across a varied client portfolio
• Using digital accounting platforms including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and KashFlow
• Using IRIS or similar practice software for accounts and tax assignments
• Helping clients utilise digital accounting technology and real-time financial information
• Managing your own workload effectively and ensuring client deadlines are achieved
• Responding to client queries and providing a high standard of ongoing service
• Supporting and coaching less experienced colleagues
• Taking on additional responsibility as your experience within the practice develops

Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified
• AAT qualified and looking to continue developing your career
• Qualified by experience with strong general practice expertise
• Experienced in preparing accounts for owner-managed businesses
• Comfortable preparing corporation tax and self-assessment returns
• Knowledgeable across VAT and periodic accounting requirements
• Familiar with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, KashFlow or similar platforms
• Comfortable using IRIS or comparable practice software
• Confident organising your workload and working to deadlinesAble to communicate confidently and professionally with clients
• Comfortable supporting and coaching junior colleagues
• Motivated by long-term development and progression within practicePart-qualified professionals will receive support to complete their professional qualifications.

Job Offer

• £32,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience and qualification
• Permanent, full-time position
• Support towards completing professional qualifications
• Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression
• Varied owner-managed business client portfolio
• Broad exposure across accounts and taxation
• Opportunity to coach and support junior colleagues
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service
• Established and supportive practice environment
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing firm

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best