UK Practice Accountant — Hybrid Working & Growth

Curtis Recruitment Limited; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Recruitment Limited is helping recruit an Accountant for a well-established independent accountancy firm in the UK. The role focuses on statutory accounts preparation, tax computations, bookkeeping and VAT returns, with client liaison and service delivery across several client types.

The ideal candidate will have UK practice experience, be ACCA/ACA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience, and comfortable working in a hybrid setup after an initial settling-in period.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/AAT or qualified by experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in UK accountancy practice
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and Outlook, with knowledge of Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or IRIS
• Ability to develop and nurture client relationships
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns under all VAT schemes
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Liaising with clients and HMRC on queries
• Deliver excellent client service
• Ad-hoc work to support Directors in the practice

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Client relations

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Accounting software knowledge

Education

ACCA/ACA/AAT or Qualified by Experience

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Curtis Recruitment Limited is helping recruit an Accountant for a well-established independent accountancy firm in the UK. The role focuses on statutory accounts preparation, tax computations, bookkeeping and VAT returns, with client liaison and service delivery across several client types.

The ideal candidate will have UK practice experience, be ACCA/ACA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience, and comfortable working in a hybrid setup after an initial settling-in period.