Business Services Senior

Armstrong Watson LLP; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Annual Leave entitlement

Health Shield Cash Plan

Investment towards Continuous Professional Development

Job summary

Armstrong Watson LLP is hiring a Business Services Senior in Kendal. This role involves completing draft financial statements, tax computations, and preparing VAT returns. The ideal candidate will possess AAT, ICAS, ACA, or ACCA qualifications and experience in an accounting practice.

In return, we offer competitive salary benefits, including a pension scheme, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines.
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Completing draft financial statements for review.
• Preparing VAT returns and management accounts.
• Assisting with filing financial statements.

Skills

AAT, ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified

Experience in an accounting capacity

Great organisation and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Dedicated team player

Job description

Business Services Senior

Department: Business Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kendal

The Role

The main elements of this role 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, bookkeeping 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

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Either AAT, ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience of working in an accounting capacity at an accountancy practice
• 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

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development, we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & 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
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees