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Accountant

Ravens Kiss

Appley Bridge

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

An established accountancy practice is seeking a skilled Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing accounts for various clients, managing bookkeeping, and ensuring accurate tax computations. With flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to thrive in your accounting career. The firm values attention to detail and strong communication skills, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options
Annual Bonus
Free Parking
Birthday Holiday Scheme
Additional Leave
Company Pension

Qualifications

  • Experience with accounting software like Sage, Xero, and Quickbooks.
  • AAT Level 4 qualified with strong bookkeeping and payroll skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accounts for various clients including limited companies and sole traders.
  • Manage bookkeeping, tax computations, and VAT returns with precision.

Skills

Accounting Software
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Bookkeeping
Payroll Management
Client Service Skills
MS Office

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Sage
Xero
Quickbooks

Job description

We are looking for an Accountant to join a well-established accountancy practice operating across Wigan and the surrounding areas.

Our client works in partnership with their clients across a broad range of sectors ranging from individuals and partnerships to small and medium sized limited companies. They have a close-knit team of skilled and knowledgeable staff with extensive experience in helping businesses through the services they offer, including company accounts and tax returns, full payroll services, bookkeeping, VAT returns and self-assessment returns.

The working hours are 9am - 5pm (Mon-Thurs), 9am - 4pm (Friday), 35hrs per week, with flexible working arrangements.

The Role Will Include, But Not Limited To
  1. Preparation of accounts for a variety of owner-managed limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
  2. Preparation and completion of personal and corporation tax computations with precision.
  3. Weekly and monthly bookkeeping for a varied range of clients.
  4. Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
Preferred Skills And Qualifications
  1. Recent experience in a variety of accounting software, such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks.
  2. A minimum of AAT Level 4 qualified.
  3. Sound understanding of practice accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and good IT skills, particularly using MS Office.
  4. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
  5. Strong communication and client service skills.
  6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The position offers a competitive salary between £26k - £30k negotiable depending on experience, plus flexible working options, annual bonus, free parking on-site, birthday holiday scheme, additional leave and company pension. If you are an experienced Accountant, please apply; we'd like to hear from you.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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