Client Accountant

Aspire Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Client Accountant in Deeside. The ideal candidate will prepare financial accounts, handle VAT returns, and maintain bookkeeping records. AAT qualification and experience in a practice setting are essential. The position offers career development in a supportive environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off on your birthday

Health care package

Free parking on-site

Daily fresh fruit and drinks

50% discount at the onsite café

Access to salary sacrifice benefits

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or Level 3 working towards Level 4 with relevant experience.
• Solid practice background ideally with exposure to contractors and/or SMEs.
• Confident in preparing statutory accounts under FRS 105.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for small companies under FRS 105 & FRS 102.
• Producing and filing VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
• Maintaining bookkeeping records using a range of accounting software.
• Assisting with payroll and CIS returns as needed.
• Preparing personal tax returns for directors and sole traders.

Skills

AAT qualification

Time management

Strong communication skills

VAT understanding

Bookkeeping

Corporation tax knowledge

Payroll experience

Cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, FreeAgent)

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

Job description

Overview

Client Accountant Deeside

Salary: GBP26,000 per annum GBP30,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Fulltime Monday Friday

Must be a driver

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an ambitious accountant with practice experience to take the next step in their career. This position is ideal for someone confident in supporting limited company contractors and small business clients, and wants to develop further within a supportive, modern practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for small companies under FRS 105 & FRS 102 (1A).
• Producing and filing VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
• Maintaining bookkeeping records using a range of accounting software.
• Assisting with payroll and CIS returns where required.
• Preparing personal tax returns for directors and sole trader accounts.
• Acting as the go-to contact for client queries around compliance and day-to-day accounting matters.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and work is reviewed to a high standard.

Experience

• AAT qualified (or Level 3 working towards Level 4 with relevant experience).
• Solid practice background ideally with exposure to contractors and/or SMEs.
• Confident in preparing statutory accounts under FRS 105.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Good understanding of VAT, bookkeeping and corporation tax.
• Payroll/CIS experience would be a real bonus.
• Comfortable using both cloud and desktop accounting systems (e.g. Xero, FreeAgent).

Perks & Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service to 25).
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• Health care package and staff rewards scheme.
• Free parking on-site.
• Fresh fruit and drinks available daily.
• 50% discount at the onsite caf??.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits, including EV leasing and additional holidays.
• Discounted membership at a nearby gym.

If this is something of interest apply online today!

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