This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding practice where we will work with you to develop your career, provide you with the guidance and training you require to reach your potential, whilst working alongside highly experienced accountants and other professionals. We offer training both on site and externally. Job Purpose: To use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice. Duties: Oversee client bookkeeping Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients Preparation of complex company financial statements Preparation of interim management accounts Preparation of personal tax returns Preparation of partnership accounts and returns Review and submit quarterly VAT returns Forecasts and business projections – not essential Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners Train members of staff and allocate duties · Company Secretarial Duties (desirable) · Preparation of P11ds (desirable) · Payroll experience (desirable) Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required The Successful Candidate The person: · Proactive · Organised · Forward-thinking · Self-motivated · Confident Skills and Experience: You must have at least 5 years working in an accountancy practice environment. Extensive experience of Xero is essential. Sage 50 & Quickbooks (advantage) Iris, Sage Business Cloud (advantage) Strong Attention to Detail Excellent Time Management Skills Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner Good written and technical Skills Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills Ability to Handle Confidential Information Strong Record Keeping Skills Willing to put in extra paid hours as and when required Qualifications: Qualified by experience or part qualified ACA/ACCA. What’s on offer Our client believes in a culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, and as such, we constantly review salaries and discretionary bonuses. We also offer a range of other benefits depending on your role and responsibilities: Salary £27,000 - £35,000 depending on experience, qualifications and remaining exams. · Full Study support · 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10.30am – 4.00pm) · Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays · Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available) · Payment of professional memberships · Cycle to work scheme · Free parking or street parking at all sites · Free eye tests · Various staff incentives - Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward · Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s and Mortgages fee · Use of company gym if located in Sheffield · Close to transport links and shops Regular Social Events including a Summer Do and Christmas Party Relaxed working environment with friendly sociable colleagues