Experienced Semi Senior

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement of 31 days

Company Aegon Pension

Payment of professional memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Free eye tests

Commission-based referral scheme

Staff discount on fees

Regular social events

Relaxed working environment

Job summary

An expanding accountancy practice in Rotherham is looking for an experienced accountant to manage a portfolio of clients and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in an accountancy setting and be proficient in Sage 50, Xero, and Quickbooks. This role offers flexible working hours, generous holiday entitlement, and various benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working in an accountancy practice.
• Experience of Sage 50, Xero, and Quickbooks.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients.
• Prepare complex company financial statements.
• Prepare interim management accounts.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Forward-thinking

Self-motivated

Confident

Strong Attention to Detail

Exceptional Communication Skills

Good written and technical Skills

Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills

Ability to Handle Confidential Information

Strong Record Keeping Skills

Education

Training towards ACA/ACCA

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Quickbooks

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 The person

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

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 Skills
• Ability to Handle Confidential Information
• Strong Record Keeping Skills
• Willing to put in extra paid hours as and when required

Qualifications

• Training towards ACA/ACCA.

Hours and Benefits

• 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