This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and established accountancy practice within a close-knit team environment. Working across a varied portfolio, you will split your time between statutory accounts and bookkeeping while supporting clients across their day-to-day accounting needs.
Reporting into the Accounts Manager, you will take on a broad role with a good level of autonomy while still having support around you. Well suited to someone who enjoys variety, values a relaxed and collaborative environment, and is looking for a stable long-term opportunity within practice.
Accountant – About The Role
- Prepare statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients
- Complete bookkeeping work and maintain accurate accounting records
- Prepare working papers and supporting schedules
- Produce and maintain reconciliations across client files
- Work extensively with Xero and support clients with day-to-day queries
- Ensure client records are complete and ready for accounts preparation
- Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve accounting queries
- Maintain accurate documentation and meet agreed deadlines
- Support the Accounts Manager with workflow across the portfolio
- Assist with general practice duties where required
The successful Accountant will have:
- Previous UK accountancy practice experience
- Experience preparing statutory accounts
- Strong bookkeeping experience
- Good working knowledge of Xero
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with reconciliations and schedules
- AAT, PQ or QBE
- Positive and collaborative attitude
- Full right to work in the UK