Practice Accountant

Abacus Consulting; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in the St Neots area is looking for a skilled Practice Accountant. This full or part-time role involves managing a portfolio of small clients, preparing financial statements, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should possess strong accounting skills and experience in practice. Offering a salary up to GBP55,000 FTE, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about accountancy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial accounting.
• Accounting qualifications advantageous based on experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts, financial statements, and VAT returns.
• Utilise accounting software for client accounts.
• Mentor junior staff for skills enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualifications

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Iris

Job description

Overview

Practice Accountant Full or Part time, Qualified or Practice Experienced, St Neots, to GBP55,000 FTE

We are proud to be working with a niche Practice Client in the St Neots area who is looking to take on additional headcount due to continued business growth. They are looking for experienced Practice Accountants who have sound knowledge of accounts preparation and management accounts production for clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will have an excellent accounting knowledge, with experience of working in an accounting practice essential. The role involves dealing with a portfolio of small clients.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of financial accounting, including preparation of management accounts, financial statements, VAT returns and other ad hoc tasks
• Utilise accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero and Iris
• Mentor junior staff members to enhance their accounting skills
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles and regulations

Qualifications/Experience

• Proven experience in financial accounting
• Accounting qualifications an advantage, but not essential based upon experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills

If you are a detail–oriented individual with a passion for accountancy and possess the required experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity