Qualified Accountant (Practice Experience)

Adecco Colombia S.A.; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 17%

Paid overtime & TOIL

Free parking

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free financial advice

Birthday breakfast treat

Job summary

Adecco Colombia S.A. is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice in Carnforth.

You will manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed and family businesses, delivering high-quality accountancy services and practical commercial advice to support client growth. Key duties include preparing and reviewing financial accounts, producing management reports, and offering strategic financial guidance to clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing accountancy practice role.
• Proven portfolio management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and business advisory skills.
• Experience with accounts preparation software.
• Knowledge of Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong client relationships.
• Prepare, review and deliver financial accounts.
• Produce management accounts and business reports.
• Provide commercial and financial advice to clients.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning, restructuring and business improvement.
• Support business development through networking and referrals.
• Work with senior leadership to enhance processes and systems.

Skills

Client-facing

Portfolio management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Job title: Qualified Accountant

Location: Carnforth

Salary: £40,000 - £49,000

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice. You will manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed and family businesses, providing high-quality accountancy services and practical commercial advice to support client growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong client relationships.
• Prepare, review and deliver financial accounts.
• Produce management accounts and business reports.
• Provide commercial and financial advice to clients.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning, restructuring and business improvement.
• Support business development through networking and referrals.
• Work with senior leadership to enhance processes and systems.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in a client-facing accountancy practice role.
• Proven portfolio management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and business advisory skills.
• Experience with accounts preparation software.
• Knowledge of Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent practice experience.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to 17%.
• Paid overtime and time off in lieu.
• Free parking.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free financial advice.
• Birthday breakfast treat.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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