Well established, forward-thinking Accountancy Practice are looking to recruit on a permanent basis for their Manchester office. Fantastic office set up, attractive annual bonus, as well as promotion and progression for the right candidate.

Joining the Practice as an Accountant will involve supporting Partners with the management and delivery of accountancy and business advisory services to clients.  The practice has an interesting and varied client base, consisting of sole traders, partnerships, small to medium businesses and individuals.

The role of Practice Accountant requires Practice experience, this is a must! Please only apply if you have worked in Practice before.

You may be studying for your AAT, ACCA or qualified by experience, the company can offer a stable career for someone who is able to hit the ground running and work well within a small close-knit team

Responsibilities

• Managing and advising a portfolio of SME, Owner-Managed, sole-trader and individual clients, ensuring Accountancy and Business Advisory services are delivered and clients’ needs are met in full
• Preparing Year-End Accounts, Monthly / Quarterly Management Accounts, Corporate Tax Computations, VAT Returns and personal self-assessment tax returns for clients
• Assisting Managers in the development of Trainees and Junior staff
• Assisting and advising clients, acting as first point of contact for all queries
• Liaising with HMRC
• Overseeing junior staff and managing their workflow to support the delivery of services to clients

Required

• Experience in a practice accountancy firm
• Technically capable of producing statutory financial statements and managing information to a high standard
• Experience of calculating and submitting client VAT returns
• Experience of calculating and submitting corporation tax and personal tax
• Knowledge of accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, CCH Central (not all required but more is beneficial) and strong computer literacy
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal to facilitate client relationship development and be confident corresponding with clients and HMRC by email and over the phone
• Ambitious, self-starter with an excellent attitude and able to deliver work to target and deadlines