Accountant / Accounts Senior

Role : Accountant / Accounts Senior
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum dependent upon experience and qualifications
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Location: Altrincham office. Please note that on-site parking is not available
* Hybrid working available after successful completion of the probation period *

An exciting opportunity within a forward-thinking accountancy practice, who invest in the latest software and technologies to enhance the client experience and empower the team with modern, efficient tools. Recognising the importance of work–life balance and placing the wellbeing of employees at the heart of the companies ethos. With competitive salaries and generous leave policies, the aim is to offer a rewarding and fulfilling career that never comes at the expense of personal commitments. With a committed to using the business as a force for good; by joining our team, you’ll be contributing to sustainable and responsible working practices that benefit clients, communities, environment and people.

A Chartered Accountants, with a successful and established accounting practice, actively seeking an experienced accounting professional who is AAT qualified or above, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in general practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial general practice experience, including self-assessments, and be confident managing a varied client portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality client service within a supportive and growing practice. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys a hands-on, client-facing role and is looking to further develop their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy firm.

Job Responsibilities :

• Servicing a portfolio of clients
• Tracking job progress and billing targets
• Monitoring deadlines
• Preparation of accounts for limited companies
• Completing self assessment tax returns
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Building a positive working relationship with clients and the practice
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Use of computer software including IRIS, Sage, DEXT and Xero
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and on time
• Dealing with any client queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Assisting colleagues and trainees within the team with development and technical advice
• Undertake such other duties that are required commensurate with the role

Requirements:

• Established accountant with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a practice environment
• AAT qualified or above
• Experience with self assessments
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to successfully communicate with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial
• Excellent reporting skills
• Confidently able to offer recommendations and advice to our clients.
• Highly competent with outstanding commercial acumen and a solid grasp of business aims and objectives
• Demonstrable experience and a proven track record in a similar role
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Benefits:

Hybrid working available after successful completion of the probation period

36 days holiday – inclusive of Bank Holidays/Christmas period

Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution

Option to buy/sell a maximum of 5 days holiday

Employee assistance programme (which includes; Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, Medical Information, CBT & Managerial Support).

Life Assurance cover

Option of salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay

Enhanced sick pay

Referral scheme

Paid volunteer time and an annual charitable donation on your behalf

Long service enhancements to employer pension contribution and holiday entitlement.

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.