Qualified Accountant

Blue Arrow - Swansea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Support towards qualifications

Additional annual leave

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Blue Arrow - Swansea is seeking a Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years' practice experience to join our growing team. This on-site role offers a supportive environment with clear progression prospects and exposure to varied client work using IRIS and other software.

You will prepare year-end accounts, handle VAT, self-assessment and corporation tax returns, and provide proactive accounting support to owner-managed businesses. Competitive salary negotiable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice or similar environment.
• Good technical knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT and taxation.
• Experience using accounting software such as IRIS, Sage, KashFlow, QuickBooks or Xero.
• Excellent communication skills and a client focused approach.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence managing your own workload and priorities.
• Ability to support and coach less experienced team members.
• A proactive, enthusiastic and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies using IRIS or similar software
• Maintain a good understanding of VAT and monthly and quarterly accounting procedures for owner-managed businesses
• Complete self-assessment and corporation tax returns using IRIS or similar software
• Work with accounting software including Sage 50, KashFlow, QuickBooks and Xero.
• Support clients in adopting digital accounting technology and accessing real-time management information to support informed business decisions.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required within the practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Proactive attitude

Workload management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA

AAT or equivalent experience

Tools

IRIS

Sage 50

KashFlow

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

• Qualified Accountant
• Location: Swansea (Onsite)
• Reports to: Senior Accountant/ Partner
• Employment Type: Full-time (Permanent
• Salary: Negotiable
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am-16:30pm

About Us

We are a well-established professional services firm providing accountancy, taxation and business advisory services to a diverse range of clients. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised service and building strong, long-term client relationships. Our success is driven by our experienced team and commitment to excellence. We offer a supportive working environment where our people can develop their skills, gain valuable experience and progress their careers.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years practice experience to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career within a supportive practice, with clear prospects for progression as the firm continues to grow?

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies using IRIS or similar software
• Maintain a good understanding of VAT and monthly and quarterly accounting procedures for owner-managed businesses
• Complete self-assessment and corporation tax returns using IRIS or similar software
• Work with accounting software including Sage 50, KashFlow, QuickBooks and Xero.
• Support clients in adopting digital accounting technology and accessing real-time management information to support informed business decisions.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required within the practice.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an accountancy practice or similar environment (Essential)
• Good technical knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT and taxation
• Experience using accounting software such as IRIS, Sage, KashFlow, QuickBooks or Xero (Essential)
• Excellent communication skills and a client focused approach
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence managing your own workload and priorities
• Ability to support and coach less experienced team members
• A proactive, enthusiastic and team-oriented approach

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CTA
• AAT Qualified or qualified by experience candidates will also be considered?

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support towards completing professional qualifications
• Additional annual leave in recognition of long service
• Competitive salary, dependant on experience.
• Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.