This is an exciting opportunity for a Trainee /Junior Accountant to move to a Semi-Senior Accountant and to join a dynamic, fast-growing accountancy and business advisory firm, working with an exciting portfolio of clients. You’ll be part of an ambitious company with a goal to become a top 20 UK practice through a strategy of organic growth, alongside targeted mergers and acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
Client Management: Work with owner-managed businesses, including sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts and financial statements for clients.
Record Processing: Process client records accurately and efficiently.
Management Accounts: Prepare management accounts to meet client needs.
VAT Returns: Complete and check VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
Support audit pack preparation and planning.
Client Support: Address basic client queries and provide support as required.
Administration: Carry out administrative and ad hoc tasks as needed.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Experience in an accountancy role, preferably from a practice environment, with some experience of Audit.
AAT qualification or someone starting ACCA Studies.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to client service.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on delivering value to the business.
A collaborative team player.
High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
What we offer you:
Study support
20 days annual leave, rising by 2 days after 2 years’ service + bank holidays, 8.30am – 5.15pm
Workplace pension
Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers
Life assurance
Access to EAP
Please note that in order to be eligible for this role you must have British Citizenship, settled status or a long term visa for the UK.