Part Qualified Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading chartered accountancy firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Part Qualified Accountant to join their Audit and Accounts team. This role involves account preparation, audit assistance, and mentoring junior staff, offering a pathway for career advancement with competitive salary and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days

Auto enrolment Pension

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

On site parking

Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities

Career Coaching

Full exposure to a diverse client base

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years practice experience required.
• Commitment to high-quality client service expected.
• Experience with specialized accountancy systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts under FRS 102.
• Preparing draft corporation tax computations and management accounts.
• Assisting with audit planning, fieldwork, and completion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Part Qualified (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

About the job Part Qualified Accountant

We're a leading chartered accountancy firm, is looking to recruit a part qualified accountant to join their Audit and Accounts team based at their Chelmsford Office.
Working to deliver a broad range of audit and accounts services to a range of business clients, this opportunity would suit an individual who is looking to progress their career. The ideal candidate will be part qualified (ACA/ACCA), with at least 2 years practice experience.

The main duties of the role are:
• Preparation of year end statutory accounts under FRS 102 1A and FRS 102.
• Preparation of draft corporation tax computations.
• Preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts, and VAT returns.
• Working closely with junior members of staff, helping them develop, mentoring and training them as well as delegating and review their work
• Assisting with the audit process including planning, fieldwork and completion.
• Audit makes up around 10% of the workload.

Key characteristics include strong attention to detail and communication skills, a professional approach to clients and colleagues and a firm commitment to providing top quality client service.

On offer for the right candidate is a competitive salary, and the opportunity to progress their career with a fast paced, dynamic firm.
The position requires good communication and presentation skills. It involves substantial contact with clients and staff, as well as many other individuals and organisations. We are extensively computerised, and experience of Microsoft applications is essential. Other systems are more specialised relating to accountancy services and administration and will require in-house training.

What we offer:
• Salary Competitive
• Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days
• Auto enrolment Pension
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible hours of work - We are on a mission to give you back your time, as with any family, we all work in different ways and need flexibility within our working day and therefore we operate a flexible working policy
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities - Continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations, so we can grow together.
• Career Coaching - Better never stops. Sharing our time to make the best use of yours.
• Full exposure to a diverse client base.
• Further benefits available coming soon.