Semi Senior Accountant

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant for a fast growing independent firm in Northampton. The role involves preparing accounts and related personal and corporate taxation work using Iris for a diverse client base, with supervision from partners and managers.

The candidate should be AAT qualified or progressing ACCA/ICAEW exams, have at least two years in practice, and be IT literate with Iris/Sage/Excel. Driving licence and car ownership are required.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in an Accountancy Practice preparing accounts and tax computations.
• AAT qualification or ACCA/ACA study in progress.
• IT literate with experience in computerised accounting systems (Iris preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and related tax work for clients.
• Complete VAT returns and bookkeeping tasks.
• Liaise with clients to obtain books and records.
• Submit accounts and tax returns after review by partners/managers.

Skills

Two years experience

Public practice

Strong communication

Iris/Sage/Excel

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/ICAEW studier

Tools

Iris

Sage

Excel

Job description

Semi-Senior Accountant – Northampton

Our client is a fast growing Independent firm and has an opportunity for an experienced Semi Senior Accountant with a public practice background.

• Permanent
• Northamptonshire

REF: -1211457201 Salary: £c35K

We are looking for a Semi Senior Accountant who is either AAT qualified or part way through their ACCA or ICAEW exams.

The role would involve preparation of accounts and related personal & corporate taxation work using Iris for a wide variety of clients, including clearance of queries, processing final accounts adjustments and ensuring the accounts and tax schedules are ready for submission once approved by the client.

You will be under partner and manager supervision and your responsibilities will include all aspects of the work done for clients including VAT and bookkeeping services for a variety of businesses from Sole Traders through to large limited companies.

The firm does not have a separate tax department and training will be provided as appropriate.

Main Duties And Responsibilities Of Semi Senior Accountant

• Preparation of accounts and related taxation work for a wide variety of clients using Iris, including Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships, ready for partner / senior review
• Clearance of queries with client prior to review
• Process final accounts adjustments subsequent to review
• Submission of accounts and tax returns to HMRC once approved by client
• Contact clients requesting books and records, in order for work to commence
• Liaison with outsourcing company regarding submission and return of jobs
• Completion of periodic client bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Contact with HMRC regarding client matters, including chasing tax repayments

Skills And Experience Required For Semi Senior Accountant

• At least two years’ experience working in an Accountancy Practice preparing accounts and tax computations
• Ability to pick up procedures and processes quickly
• AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA studier
• IT literate, including use of computerised systems, preferably Iris, Sage and Excel
• A sense of humour
• Good communication skills, both with colleagues and clientsAbility to work using own initiative with little supervision, showing good organisational skills
• Ability to manage and plan workload, and prioritise
• Positive and friendly 'can-do' attitude
• Driving Licence and car owner

Our client adopts a pro-active attitude to dealing with their clients, providing a highly efficient and commercial service, always looking for ways to help clients. You would have the opportunity to play a leading role in the provision of that level of service so if you feel that you can make a contribution and satisfy the requirements.

You will be given a lot of responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference, as well as the chance to progress your own career.

The final salary offered will depend on current level of experience and ability; the firm has flexibility in the level they recruit at, which is why there is a wide salary range.