Client Accountant - PQ

Austin Fraser; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Client Accountant to join their dynamic team in Stockport. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a modern, employee-owned accountancy firm recognized among the UK's top 50 best small companies. As a Client Accountant, you will engage directly with clients, manage their records, and ensure timely financial reporting. The firm is committed to growth and offers a vibrant work environment with excellent benefits, including generous holiday allowances and exciting incentive trips. If you're ready to kickstart your accounting career in an innovative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

34 days holiday + birthday off

Incentive trips to Vegas, Barcelona, and New York

Modern office with games room and bar

Flexible working space

Fresh fruit and smoothies

Employee healthcare access

Electric Vehicle car scheme

Qualifications

• Must be AAT qualified, PQ ACCA or CIMA, or have a Finance/Accountancy degree.
• Significant previous experience in an Accounts based role is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and maintain client records.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and file accounts for company directors.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

AAT Qualification

ACCA Part Qualified

Degree in Finance/Accountancy

Job description

Are you passionate about a long term career as an Accountant?

Do you have an AAT qualification or are you ACCA Part Qualified? Maybe you have a degree in Finance and Accounting and are looking for that opportunity to obtain hands on experience and start your career.

You want to work in private practice accounts but traditional accountancy practices just do not offer a working environment that excites you.

Would you like to be part of an employee owned Accountancy business who has been voted in the UK's top 50 best small companies to work for two years on the trot? With plans to continue on their impressive journey of growth by doubling their customer base in the next 18 months, this is a great opportunity to kick start your career with a company that is only going in one direction!

Our client is looking to appoint a Client Accountant to join them in their refurbished, modern offices in the Stockport area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Communicating with their own clients (sole traders, limited companies)
2. Maintaining client records
3. Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
4. Filing of accounts, tax returns and personal tax returns for company directors

You must be an excellent communicator and someone that can plan ahead and organise their time appropriately.

In order to be considered for the role, you must either be AAT qualified, PQ ACCA or CIMA, be in possession of a Finance/Accountancy degree or demonstrate significant previous experience in an Accounts based role.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

1. Take a customer 'lead' through a selling process to company set up
2. Register the company for all relevant taxes
3. Secure company information from clients each quarter in order to prepare quarterly management accounts
4. Preparation of statutory year end accounts without error within three months of company year ends
5. Issuing company accounts for director's signature and on-time filing at Companies House
6. Timely preparation, delivery and on-time submission of Quarterly VAT returns
7. Prepare PAYE/NI returns, issuing to directors and ensure on-time submission
8. Corporation tax computation, timely payment and CT600 filings

As well as a fantastic starting salary, the company has some superb benefits which include 34 days holiday + birthday off, incentive trips to places like Vegas, Barcelona and New York, a brand new office with games room, bar and flexible working space, fresh fruit and smoothies, access to employee healthcare, and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.

If this role is of interest, please apply or contact Stephen Foster at E & M Talent Partners for more information.