Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant

Autograph Recruitment; Swansea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Swansea is seeking a Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant to join a family-feel practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience and will manage year-end accounts and tax returns using various software. This role offers excellent career prospects as the practice continues to grow and provides support for professional development.

Benefits

Extra holidays for long service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting.
• Team-oriented and driven to influence performance.
• Able to work to deadlines and exceed client expectations.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking with good communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong technical competency.
• Confident in managing time and workload.

Responsibilities

• Complete year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and Limited Companies.
• Have a good understanding of VAT and accounting procedures.
• Prepare self-assessment returns and corporation tax returns.
• Utilize digital technologies for real-time management accounts.
• Undertake reasonable business tasks required within the practice.

Skills

Year-end accounts preparation

VAT and accounting procedures

Self-assessment and corporation tax returns

Accounting software knowledge (Xero, Sage 50, Quickbooks)

Digital technology for management accounts

Coaching less experienced staff

Education

Qualified or Part Qualified ACA, ACCA, CTA, AAT

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Sage 50

Quickbooks

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Permanent.

Hours: 35 hours per week. The practice provide extra holidays for long service.

Location: Swansea

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Autograph Recruitment are working with a family feel Practice who are looking for a Qualified Accountant or Part Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 2 years experience to join the team in Swansea. There are excellent career prospects for this candidate as this practice continues to grow, and they are looking for a person to match their ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Complete year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and Limited Companies using IRIS or similar software.
• Have a good understanding of VAT and monthly/quarterly accounting procedures for owner managed businesses.
• Be competent in completion of self-assessment returns and corporation tax returns using IRIS or similar software.
• Have a knowledge of accounting software to include Xero, Sage 50 and Quickbooks.
• Be at the fore-front of digital technology to give clients access to real time management accounts, which will enable businesses to make informed decisions.
• Undertake other reasonable business tasks as required within the practice.

The Successful candidate will be

• Qualified or Part Qualified ACA, ACCA or CTA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Team orientated, need to get involved and recognise that your personal drive will influence your own and the team's performance.
• Able to work to deadlines and have a desire to exceed client's expectations.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and have good communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good technical competency.
• Confident in managing own time and workload
• Comfortable with coaching less experienced staff members
• A team player

Part Qualified candidates will be given full support in finalising their aspirations of becoming a Qualified Accountant. Many of the existing partners in the practice have trained with the firm, which highlights the career prospects.

Next steps

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively, contact Samantha on 01454 550882 or [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you