Semi Senior Accountant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Buxton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an assistant accountant to join an expanding accountancy practice in Buxton. You will support a varied portfolio of clients and gain exposure to a broad range of accounts and tax work.

The role includes client bookkeeping, preparation of company and partnership accounts, financial statements, interim management accounts, personal tax returns and quarterly VAT returns.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have at least 2–3 years in an accountancy practice with strong understanding of accounts and tax processes.
• Experience with Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, MyWorkPapers or BrightPay is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and communication with clients verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Client bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of company and partnership accounts.
• Preparation of financial statements and interim management accounts.
• Personal tax returns and quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with client portfolio management and contribute to apprentice development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT study

University degree

ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

MyWorkPapers

BrightPay

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding accountancy practice based in Buxton. The firm is committed to developing its people and will provide the guidance, training and support needed to help you reach your full potential, while working alongside experienced accountants and other professionals.

The Role

You will support a varied portfolio of clients and gain exposure to a broad range of accounts and tax work.

• client bookkeeping
• preparation of company and partnership accounts
• financial statements
• interim management accounts
• personal tax returns
• quarterly VAT returns

• assist with the management of client portfolios
• contribute to the training and development of apprentices

Experience in company secretarial work, P11D preparation and payroll would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years' experience within an accountancy practice environment, with a strong understanding of accounts and tax processes.

Experience using Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, MyWorkPapers or BrightPay would be an advantage.

You should have excellent attention to detail, strong time-management and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients both verbally and in writing. A good telephone manner and the ability to manage competing deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

You should be studying towards AAT, hold a relevant university degree, or be working towards a professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA.