At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client accounts, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Company: Join a growing firm backed by a global professional group with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Clear progression opportunities, supportive team environment, and hands-on client interaction.
- Other info: Enjoy autonomy and responsibility while working with a varied client base.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in the world of finance.
- Qualifications: AAT qualified with 3+ years' experience in practice and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an AAT Qualified Accountant to join a growing Firm of Accountants in either their office in Southport or Birkenhead.
Accountant Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Prepare year-end accounts through to finalisation
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Produce management accounts and monthly reporting where required
- Prepare corporation tax returns and basic tax computations
- Complete personal tax returns (basic compliance)
- Prepare MGD returns where applicable
- Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance
- Act as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, handling queries and explaining financial information clearly
- Attend client meetings at client premises where required
- Ensure all deadlines across accounts, VAT and tax are met
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a high-quality service
Accountant Attributes
- AAT qualified with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience within practice
- Proven experience preparing accounts through to finalisation
- Strong working knowledge of VAT, management accounts and basic tax compliance
- Experience dealing directly with clients and building relationships
- Comfortable reviewing junior staff work and providing feedback
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Experience using cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero or similar)
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend client sites when required
- Professional, detail-oriented and confident communicator
Accountant Benefits
- Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious accountancy practice
- Backed by a larger global professional group with strong growth plans in the UK
- Clear opportunities for progression as the business continues to scale
- Exposure to a varied client base and hands-on client interaction
- Supportive team environment with responsibility and autonomy
If this opportunity sounds perfect for you then APPLY NOW.
Tax & Accounts Supervisor employer: Accountable Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking international organisation that values flexibility and employee growth, offering competitive daily rates and the option to work remotely or in a hybrid model. With a dynamic work culture and a focus on collaboration, this role provides an excellent opportunity for skilled Financial Accountants to contribute meaningfully while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters professional development.
