Accountant (UK Practice) – Hybrid, Client Focus & Growth

Curtis Recruitment Ltd; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Accountant for a well-established independent firm in the UK. The role focuses on statutory accounts preparation, tax computations and UK VAT, with experience in a UK practice highly valued.

The position offers hybrid working after the settling-in period, a competitive salary and a good benefits package, with opportunities to develop skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing year-end statutory accounts for UK clients.
• Experience with corporation tax computations and returns.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Proficient with MS Office and accounting software.
• Ability to build client relationships and meet deadlines.
• Eligibility to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Daily bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Liaise with clients and HMRC on queries.
• Deliver excellent client service.
• Ad-hoc work to support Directors in the smooth running of the practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Organisation & multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Initiative & deadline management

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified or part qualified

AAT qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Curtis Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Accountant for a well-established independent firm in the UK. The role focuses on statutory accounts preparation, tax computations and UK VAT, with experience in a UK practice highly valued.

The position offers hybrid working after the settling-in period, a competitive salary and a good benefits package, with opportunities to develop skills within a supportive team.