Practice Accountant

Trial Balance Consulting; Redruth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting in Redruth is seeking an experienced Practice Accountant to manage a varied client workload and develop technical and client-facing skills.

You’ll take responsibility for accounts preparation, VAT returns and year-end work for a diverse mix of clients, while collaborating with a friendly team and pursuing professional development opportunities. This is a supportive practice offering a long-term career path and regular contact with business owners.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice with knowledge of accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT.
• AAT qualification or equivalent is advantageous.
• Organised, accurate and able to manage own workload while contributing to a team.
• Strong communication skills and good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate accounting records for clients.
• Preparing VAT returns and meeting deadlines.
• Producing year-end accounts for a varied portfolio (Ltd, partnerships, sole traders).
• Dealing directly with client queries and developing professional relationships.
• Assisting colleagues with ad-hoc accounting tasks and training.
• Staying up-to-date with technical developments and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Bookkeeping

VAT

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Practice Accountant - Redruth - £30,000 - £42,000

A varied client portfolio, a supportive team and the opportunity to build on your accountancy practice experience. That's exactly what is on offer here

A well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant to join its friendly team in Redruth. This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for your own workload, whilst continuing to develop your technical and client-facing skills.

As Practice Accountant, key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting clients with their day-to-day bookkeeping requirements


• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring information is complete and submitted within required deadlines


• Producing year-end accounts for a varied portfolio, including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders


• Dealing directly with client queries and developing strong, professional working relationships


• Supporting colleagues with ad-hoc accounting work and contributing to the wider success of the practice


• Keeping up-to-date with relevant technical developments and taking part in on-going training and professional development

The successful Practice Accountant candidate will have:

• Previous experience gained within an accountancy practice, alongside a good understanding of accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT.


• An AAT qualification or equivalent would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will also be considered.


• You’ll be organised, accurate and confident managing your own workload, whilst also being comfortable contributing to a collaborative team environment.


• Strong communication skills, a professional approach and good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office will be important.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established accountancy practice where you'll enjoy varied client work, regular interaction with business owners and the opportunity to develop a rewarding long-term career.