Newly Qualified Practice Accountant

TPF Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking a Practice Accountant in Guildford. The role involves preparing accounts, managing audits, and mentoring trainees, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth. With a supportive team culture and a competitive salary, it's an ideal setting for qualified Accountants eager to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible working - hybrid working and flexible hours

Enhanced holiday allowance

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Strong team player with ability to work independently.
• Solid audit experience or strong willingness to learn.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for statutory and management purposes.
• Planning, budgeting, finalizing audit files, managing processes.
• Mentoring and supporting trainees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Commercial approach

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Almost qualified will be considered

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

Job description

Job Description
Job Title: Practice Accountant

Client: Accountancy Practice

The Role

As part of the audit and accounts team, you will have the chance to work closely with clients, contributing to a team that helps them achieve their business and personal goals. Their clients represent a wide range of sectors and regions, united by their innovative ideas and successful enterprises. You will play a key role in supporting their success by working collaboratively with the practice's partners. Clients rely on your expertise for making crucial business decisions and developing strategies, offering excellent learning opportunities for staff, as business advice is a significant aspect of the role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for statutory, management, and ad hoc purposes
• Planning, budgeting, finalizing audit files, and managing the audit process efficiently
• Collaborating with the team to meet all deadlines and exceed client expectations
• Delegating and overseeing work, providing learning strategies for trainees
• Mentoring and supporting trainees
• Identifying potential cost-saving opportunities or improvements for clients by challenging existing methodologies
• Supporting Managers and Partners with their portfolios and special projects

Requirements

• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) (ideally), but almost qualified will be considered
• Proficiency in various accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, and Iris is advantageous but not essential)
• Solid audit experience, or a strong willingness to learn
• Excellent analytical skills with a commercial approach to assignments
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience in managing audit and accounts preparation from planning to completion
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Proactive and determined attitude

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£42,000 - £55,000)
• Flexible working - hybrid working and flexible start and finish times
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Collaborative team culture with support and genuine progression opportunities

For more information, or a confidential conversation on your career options, please contact Kourtney Luckett; [e-mail]; 01483 900 940.

We have many Accounts and Audit roles across Surrey, and so if the role sounds great but the location or seniority isn't perfect, please get in touch for more local opportunities.

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.