Accounts Technician

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Study support (AAT/ACA/ACCA)

Training and support

Variety of clients

Career progression

Sociable firm

Job summary

Blusource Professional Services Ltd is recruiting for an Accounts Technician in Leighton Buzzard to handle a varied client portfolio across statutory accounts, management accounts, tax, bookkeeping, VAT and MTD. The role offers progression within a friendly firm that values accuracy and client service.

Strong experience with QuickBooks/Xero (Sage helpful) and a willingness to study for AAT, ACA or ACCA with study days are preferred; salary is negotiable and in line with market rates.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with QuickBooks/Xero (Sage knowledge is a plus).
• Ability to handle a varied client portfolio across statutory accounts, tax and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Year-end Accounts for various entity types.
• Corporation Tax computations and returns.
• Self-Assessment Tax returns.
• Support to Client Managers.
• Preparation of P11Ds.
• Client portfolio liaison and queries.
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Assist with Making Tax Digital.

Skills

QuickBooks/Xero

Sage knowledge

Job description

We are actively recruiting for a job opportunity for an Accounts Technician with a long-standing accountancy firm in Leighton Buzzard. The salary is negotiable and will of course depend on experience and qualification level, so is open within reason.

They want someone who can take a job from start to finish, bookkeeping, accounts, tax returns etc their current staff will largely budget a job, prepare it, liaise with clients and finalise for partner review.

The office is commutable from locations such as Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Aylesbury, and Buckingham.

Accounts Technician:

This will be a hands-on position where you will be responsible for working on a varied client portfolio across statutory accounts, management accounts, tax, bookkeeping, VAT and Making Tax Digital. You will have increasing responsibility and the opportunity to progress within your career and develop technically in this broad position. The firm promotes a friendly and relaxed working environment, whilst giving you the opportunities to progress your career.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Year-end Accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
• Corporation Tax computations and Company Tax returns.
• Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax returns.
• Provide support to Client Managers.
• Preparation of P11D s.
• Deal with portfolio of clients and relevant authorities, resolving any queries.
• Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns.
• Assist with Making Tax Digital.

Candidates Attributes:

• Strong experience with QuickBooks/Xero or similar cloud software packages. Any experience of sage is useful.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in-line with market rate
• Full study support for AAT, ACA, or ACCA with allocated study days
• Full training and support where necessary
• Variety of client base offering great exposure to several different working environments
• Career progression
• Sociable and friendly firm