Experienced Semi Senior

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 holiday days per year

Company pension

Payment of professional memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Various staff incentives

Social events

Job summary

An expanding accountancy practice in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced accountant to manage client portfolios and prepare financial statements. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, providing excellent service while training towards ACA/ACCA. The role includes flexibility in working hours, various staff incentives, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have experience with Sage 50, Xero, and Quickbooks, possess strong attention to detail, and be proactive in approach.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working in an accountancy practice.
• Experience with financial statements and tax returns.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients.
• Prepare complex company financial statements.
• Attend client meetings and provide account support.

Skills

Sage 50

Xero

Quickbooks

Attention to Detail

Exceptional Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Training towards ACA/ACCA

Tools

Iris

Sage Business Cloud

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding practice where you will be able to develop your career, you will be provided with guidance and training you require to reach your potential, whilst working alongside highly experienced accountants and other professionals. Our Client offer training both on site and externally.

Job Purpose: To use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice.

Duties

• Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients
• Preparation of complex company financial statements
• Preparation of interim management accounts
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Preparation of partnership accounts and returns
• Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Forecasts and business projections not essential
• Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Train members of staff and allocate duties
• Company Secretarial Duties (desirable)
• Preparation of P11ds (desirable)
• Payroll experience (desirable)
• Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required

The Successful Candidate

• Proactive
• Organised
• Forward-thinking
• Self-motivated

Skills and Experience

• You must have at least 3 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience of Sage 50, Xero, Quickbooks (essential)
• Iris, Sage Business Cloud (advantage)
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner
• Good written and technical Skills
• Strong Prioritisation and Organisation SkillsAbility to Handle Confidential Information
• Strong Record Keeping Skills
• Willing to put in extra paid hours as and when required

Qualifications

• Training towards ACA/ACCA.
• 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10.30am – 4.00pm)
• Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays
• Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
• Payment of professional memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking or street parking at all sites
• Free eye tests
• Various staff incentives - Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward
• Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s and Mortgages fee
• Close to transport links and shops
• Regular Social Events including a Summer Do and Christmas Party
• Relaxed working environment with friendly sociable colleagues