Accountant

Location: Preston /Blackpool, UK
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company:

A well-established independent accountancy firm in Blackpool /Preston area is seeking a well rounded Accountant to join their team. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality services to a varied client base, from self employed to small businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to develop their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage our clients' financial records and ensure accuracy in all bookkeeping activities. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a portfolio of clients
• Ensure compliance deadlines are met for all clients.
• Reviewing work that has been done by assistants.
• Preparing accounts, VAT returns, corporation tax returns and any other compliance work needed for filing at Companies House and HMRC.
• Bookkeeping for clients on Free Agent, occasionally using Xero and QuickBooks as needed.
• Training Junior members of the team.
• Dealing with all communications for clients, both written and verbally.
• Tax planning with clients.
• Ensuring the clients are registered for the relevant taxes with HMRC.
• Making sure Companies House records are kept up to date and accurate for the clients, ensuring that any forms needed are completed and filed at Companies House.
• Processing payroll for clients
• Covering for colleagues for period of illness, holidays, to include email cover for clients.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Working towards an accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Commitment to getting it right first time.
• Ability to deal with clients and members of the company with empathy, and in line with the company values.
• Develop self through CPD and Relevant Training, to ensure up to date with all relevant legislation.
• Working Knowledge of Accounting systems and software.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.