Practice Accountant

Dickson O'Brien; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickson O'Brien in Lancaster is seeking an Accountant to join an established accountancy practice. You will prepare accounts for a range of SME clients, handle VAT returns and tax computations, and support personal and corporation tax.

You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, perform bookkeeping and general accounting duties, and build strong relationships with clients while working closely with senior members of the practice. 35,000 salary and permanent position in Lancaster.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Client-focused and proactive approach.
• Good knowledge of UK accounting and tax.
• Experience with accounts for SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for SME clients
• Prepare VAT returns and tax computations
• Support with personal and corporation tax
• Manage your own portfolio of clients
• Bookkeeping and general accounting duties
• Build strong relationships with clients
• Work closely with senior members of the practice

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Client-focused

Education

AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or QBE

Job description

Lancaster 35,000 Permanent

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing accounts for a range of SME clients
• Preparing VAT returns and tax computations
• Supporting with personal and corporation tax
• Managing your own portfolio of clients
• Bookkeeping and general accounting duties
• Building strong relationships with clients
• Working closely with senior members of the practice

What we're looking for:

• Previous accountancy practice experience
• AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or QBE
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Good knowledge of UK accounting and tax
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A client-focused and proactive approach

What's on offer?

35,000 salary
Permanent position
Lancaster location
Established accountancy practice
Excellent career development opportunity