Semi Senior Accountant

New Red Planet; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

New Red Planet (NRP) has an exciting opportunity for a Semi Senior Accountant to join the team.

Salary: GBP28,000 – GBP35,000 per annum depending on experience

Job Type: Full–Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 9am 5:30pm)

About Us:

NRP is an FCSA accredited umbrella payroll company and accounting practice servicing a growing number of SMEs, PSCs, and individual clients. Based at the impressive Alderley Park in Cheshire, within easy reach of Macclesfield and Stockport, NRP can offer an unrivalled working environment with a dedicated team of payroll experts and accountants.

Employees, clients, and visitors enjoy the warm and friendly office atmosphere at NRP. The whole team works closely together to ensure a supportive environment for employees and clients alike. Join us to be part of this team!

Semi Senior Accountant – The Role:

This is a hands–on role in a growing accountancy and payroll business which services a number of SMEs and PSCs. The company has ambitious growth plans over the next 12–24 months, and the individual will have an important role within a growing business.

The role will suit a career-focused and determined person who will be keen to contribute their energy and enthusiasm to the role. The successful candidate will be a semi–senior member of the team responsible for all aspects of accounting and tax for our PSC and SME clients.

1. Liaising with clients (individuals and businesses) and providing financial information and advice
2. Producing year–end accounts
3. Completing self–assessment and corporate tax returns
4. Reviewing VAT returns before submission
5. Support with maintaining accounting records and preparing management information for small businesses
6. Looking at tax planning opportunities for current clients
7. Supporting SME owners in the growth of their business through pro–active advice and guidance

Support and guidance will be provided by senior accountants within the business.

Minimum Requirements:

1. AAT qualified and familiar with an accounting practice environment
2. At least a grade A (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths
3. Gregarious and confident making outgoing phone calls, discussing all aspects of accounting, and generally having a friendly phone manner
4. Able to work equally well alone or with other people and manage their own time
5. Logical and pragmatic approach to solving problems and dealing with queries
6. Ambitious and keen to embrace the new challenge of growing the company’s client base

Benefits:

1. Engaging and supportive customer service team
2. Fantastic working environment at Glasshouse, Alderley Park
3. 25 days + Bank Holidays holiday per annum
4. Daily NRP team interaction (office Mario Kart, quizzes, Glasshouse pizza afternoons)
5. Regular NRP social days/nights to celebrate success and develop a positive working environment for the whole team

To submit your CV for this exciting Semi Senior Accountant opportunity, please click Apply now.