Accounting Senior

Armstrong Watson; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm is seeking a Business Services Senior to join their Agriculture Team in Carlisle or Penrith. The role involves preparing draft financial statements, tax computations, and VAT returns, requiring candidates to be AAT, ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in an accountancy practice. The position is suitable for dedicated team players who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with generous benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Pension Scheme including Life Cover

Health Shield Cash Plan

Competitive Annual Leave entitlement

Paid professional membership fees

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified AAT, ICAS, ACA or ACCA necessary.
• Experience in Accounting at an Accountancy Practice.
• Experience with an Agriculture focused Accounts Team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete draft financial statements for review.
• Prepare business tax computations.
• Assist with filing financial statements and tax returns.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Accounting experience

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Education

AAT, ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

will include: Completing draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager Completing draft business tax computations ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager Preparing VAT returns, book keeping assignments and management accounts for clients Assisting with the filing of financial statements and corporate tax returns Raising appropriate queries for the Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager Please note that we will be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

Candidate Requirements

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Either AAT, ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience of working in an Accounting capacity at an Accountancy Practice
• Experience of working in an Agriculture focused Accounts Team (desirable) or alternatively, have a passion for helping clients in this sector
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team

Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution
• Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees
• Charity of the Month
• Colleague of the Month
• Subsidised social events throughout the year

About Us

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues. With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

Role

The Role We are now recruiting for a Business Services Senior to join our Business Services Service Line. This position can be based in either Carlisle or Penrith, and will involve working in our specialist Agriculture Team. The main elements of this role