At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts from start to finish, including bookkeeping and tax returns.
- Company: Established accountancy firm in Leighton Buzzard with a friendly culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full study support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Relaxed working environment with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience with diverse clients and develop your accounting skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with QuickBooks/Xero; Sage knowledge is a plus.
We are actively recruiting for a job opportunity for an Accounts Technician with a long-standing accountancy firm in Leighton Buzzard. The salary is negotiable and will depend on experience and qualification level. They want someone who can take a job from start to finish, including bookkeeping, accounts, tax returns, etc. Their current staff will largely budget a job, prepare it, liaise with clients, and finalise for partner review. The office is commutable from locations such as Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Aylesbury, and Buckingham.
This will be a hands-on position where you will be responsible for working on a varied client portfolio across statutory accounts, management accounts, tax, bookkeeping, VAT, and Making Tax Digital. You will have increasing responsibility and the opportunity to progress within your career and develop technically in this broad position. The firm promotes a friendly and relaxed working environment, whilst giving you the opportunities to progress your career.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of Year-end Accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies.
- Corporation Tax computations and Company Tax returns.
- Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax returns.
- Provide support to Client Managers.
- Preparation of P11D’s.
- Deal with a portfolio of clients and relevant authorities, resolving any queries.
- Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns.
- Assist with Making Tax Digital.
Candidate Attributes:
- Strong experience with QuickBooks/Xero or similar cloud software packages.
- Any experience of Sage is useful.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary in line with market rate.
- Full study support for AAT, ACA, or ACCA with allocated study days.
- Full training and support where necessary.
- Variety of client base offering great exposure to several different working environments.
- Career progression.
- Sociable and friendly firm.
Accounts Technician in Leighton Buzzard employer: Blusource Professional Services Ltd
This independent accountancy firm offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, ideal for a Senior Accountant looking to advance their career. With a strong focus on client relationships and professional development, employees benefit from flexible working options, a collaborative culture, and numerous opportunities for growth. Located conveniently for those commuting from Haverhill, Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, and Ipswich, this firm is committed to employee wellbeing and fostering a sense of community through regular social events.
Contact Details:
Blusource Professional Services Ltd Recruitment Team
