Accountant

A growing accounting firm with a varied client base based around the UK and a small portfolio of international clients based in the UAE and Europe is looking for someone with ambition and the drive to deliver their services at a consistently high level who’ll help them retain the excellent reputation they already have in the market place. 

The company really value their team and they offer a wide range of benefits as detailed below to make their working environment happy and productive. They hold regular social events throughout the year including celebrating all team members birthdays and quarterly nights out. This is a great opportunity to have more responsability and exposure to all aspects of accounts than you would in a larger firm, and the route to a management position is there and achievable.

Other benefits of this role include a salary of up to £50,000 (depending on experience), 6 Monthly appraisals with annual pay reviews , f ree parking at the office, flexible working, pension, and it's a fantastic opportunity to progress in to Director and Partner positions.  The company is also growing its Advisory offering and there would be exposure to this for the candidate should they want.

The right person should have at least 2 years’ experience working in a UK based practice including managing clients (and in doing so preparing their full accounts) as well as supporting junior team members ideally. They must be experienced in completing year-end accounts, reviewing other people’s work and have a friendly can-do attitude.

Duties will involve:

• Evaluating financial statements and tax calculations
• Preparing detailed management accounts
• Preparing accounts for non-audit clients
• Supporting on VAT return preparation
• Business development and attracting new clients to the business where possible
• Meeting potential new clients, sending proposals and helping on board new clients