Cloud Accountant

IPS Finance; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Finance is recruiting a Practice Accountant with strong cloud accounting expertise to join a growing accountancy firm operating a 9 day fortnight and hybrid working. The role covers accounts, VAT, tax and payroll, with opportunities to become the firm's point of contact for cloud systems and Making Tax Digital.

You will support clients with cloud accounting software, provide troubleshooting, and train colleagues to improve their use of technology.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience with cloud accounting and MTD.
• Ability to explain accounting software and processes to clients.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the firm's cloud accounting specialist and point of contact
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting software, systems and processes
• Providing advice and troubleshooting support around Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) and the transition to digital processes
• Helping clients with VAT queries and providing practical accounting advice
• Training and supporting colleagues to improve their knowledge and confidence with cloud software
• Working directly with clients to improve their use of accounting technology
• Preparing and reviewing accounts, VAT returns, tax and payroll
• Supporting clients who need additional input around VAT and accounting processes
• Helping to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automation across the practice

Skills

Cloud accounting expertise

Client-facing communication

Training others

VAT knowledge

Payroll knowledge

MTD knowledge

Xero experience

QuickBooks experience

Sage experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

We are recruiting a Practice Accountant with strong cloud accounting expertise to join a growing accountancy firm which operate a 9 day fortnight and hybrid working.

The firm is looking for someone who is technically strong, confident with cloud software and enjoys helping both clients and colleagues get the most from their accounting systems.

This is a varied role that would suit an experienced all–round practice accountant who enjoys working across accounts, VAT, tax, payroll and cloud accounting, with the opportunity to become the firm's key point of contact for cloud systems and Making Tax Digital.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the firm's cloud accounting specialist and point of contact
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting software, systems and processes
• Providing advice and troubleshooting support around Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) and the transition to digital processes
• Helping clients with VAT queries and providing practical accounting advice
• Training and supporting colleagues to improve their knowledge and confidence with cloud software
• Working directly with clients to improve their use of accounting technology
• Preparing and reviewing accounts, VAT returns, tax and payroll
• Supporting clients who need additional input around VAT and accounting processes
• Helping to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automation across the practice

You will ideally have:

• Solid experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge across accounts, VAT, tax and payroll
• Excellent experience with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Strong understanding of cloud accounting and Making Tax Digital
• Excellent client–facing and communication skills
• The ability to explain accounting software and processes clearly to clients

The role offers genuine flexibility, with hybrid or flexible working available, and the firm is open to both full–time and part–time applicants. Some office presence will be required, particularly for team collaboration and internal training.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.