The Firm:
A County Durham regional accountancy firm with a close knit team are looking to welcome an Accountant to join them as they continue to service local clients with their everyday accounting and business advisory requirements. A superb opportunity for an Accountant either from practice or Industry to get involved in a hands-on varied accounting position.
The Role:
Supporting the Partners portfolio of clients, completing the following tasks:
- Preparation of year end statutory accounts for SME businesses (where experience permits)
- Assisting with elements of bookkeeping, trial balance and preparation of monthly management accounts for a range of businesses
- Working with clients using a number of accountancy software packages such as Xero to assist them with queries and ensure monthly reconciliation of their accounts and ensuring they are Making Tax Digital (MTD) ready
- Completion of quarterly of VAT returns
- Liaison with HMRC on behalf of clients
Experience Required:
- We are looking for an individual with UK accounting experience gained either from private practice or private industry.
- You must be capable of Bookkeeping to trial balance stage and able to produce either management and or statutory accounts.
- AAT qualified Level 4 or qualified by experience (ACCA desired but not essential)
- A competent user of accountancy systems such as Xero, Sage, Quickbooks, Iris.
- Happy to work as part of a team, office based.
- Enjoy interacting with clients, getting to know their businesses and forging trusting relationships
Benefits:
- The position is available on a full or part-time hours basis, offering flexibility and work life balance around outside commitments
- Competitive salary
- Free parking
- Pension
- Holidays
- Team social events organised and away days
- Rare opportunity to join an accounting practice where no previous practice experience is essential.