The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accountant on behalf of a Firm of Accountants based in Hertford.
The Role
As Accountant you will work with a growing firm primarily to assist with outsourced accounting duties for owner managed businesses and larger groups covering tasks such as Book-Keeping, MTD, VAT returns and outsourced Payroll. Day to day duties will consist of:
- Managing workflow to meet deadlines
- Accurate recording of all financial transactions through ledger postings, nominal journals, bank reconciliations etc
- Processing client records to software including Sage, QuickBooks & Xero
- Payroll cover to assist the full time payroll clerk
- Payroll processing when required using Employment Hero
- Calculate & make adjustments for depreciation, prepayments, accruals & tax provision
- File VAT and MTD returns with HMRC & within accounting data
Your Profile
You will be an AAT Qualified or QBE Accountant with SME Accounting experience and ideally having worked in a firm of accountants specifically looking after outsourced accounts. You will be interpersonally effective with the ability to deal with clients directly. Although a small part of the role Payroll experience is also required in addition to the strong book-keeping skills.
Salary and Benefits
Role of Accountant is working 5 days in the office per week and offering a salary of £35-45K depending on experience.
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Accountant in Hertford employer: Robert Half Careers
Join a dynamic and innovative international organisation in Manchester, where your expertise as a Group Reporting Manager will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, this role offers not just a competitive salary and bonus but also a chance to contribute to meaningful improvements within the finance function. Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of our growing team and take your career to new heights in a supportive environment that champions professional growth.
