Accountant

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a commercial and ambitious, client focused accountant to contribute to and learn from an experienced team of experts providing a full range of accountancy and advisory services to a range of clients. This role is full-time, based on-site in modern and attractive company offices in South Manchester. Key Responsibilities and involvements:

• Serving clients as an extension to their businesses with a view to creating positive commercial and process outcomes
• Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Completion of corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assisting with bookkeeping and management accounts
• Collaborating internally and consulting directly with clients to resolve queries and provide commercial and technical support
• Supporting other staff
• Assisting with audit fieldwork from time to time
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations Key Skills, Experience and Attitudes:
• The right experienced operator (QBE) or less experienced with demonstrable progress with accounting studies considered
• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or Accountant for clients
• Strong knowledge of Xero and ability to produce and understand accounts
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently and with the team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Good understanding of UK tax regulations and accounting standards
• Exposure to audit work
• Willingness to continue professional development and qualification and desire to partner commercially with clients What We Offer:
• Study support and ongoing professional development
• Pension scheme
• Life Flexibility
• Collaborative, professional, friendly and inclusive culture