Accountant (ACCA / ACA / QBE / Practice) Carlisle / Lake District £44,000 - £50,000 17% Bonus - Package of £52,000 to £58,000 Bonus Progression to Directorship Training Holiday Pension Flexible hours Are you an Accountant with practice experience looking for an opportunity with a highly reputable, growing business with 8 offices around Cumbria? Would you like the opportunity to work for an award-winning business where you will have the opportunity to make a positive commercial impact with your portfolio of clients? On offer is an opportunity to join an established business of over 100 years, who are a stable and growing accounting practice in Cumbria. They have high standards and retain their staff by providing a bespoke approach to training and development, and who take pride in working closely with their clients. In this role, you will deliver excellent value to your clients in a wide and interesting array of industries and help them grow and increase profitability. This role would suit a qualified or qualified by experience accountant who has excellent interpersonal skills and is looking for a client facing role in a practice that offers progression to directorship. The role: To plan, prepare and review financial accounts, and present a completed and well documented file within agreed timescales and budgets To highlight and discuss barriers to work being completed within budget or opportunities for generating income To clear outstanding queries with the client before discussing the file and final accounts with the Client Portfolio Manager/Managing Director/Partner, prior to the client meeting To prepare Business Tax Computations (Income Tax) for review To prepare/ensure the preparation and submission of VAT returns on behalf of clients To maintain/ensure that clients' accounting records and management accounts information is maintained as required The person: Accountant with practice experience Great communication skills If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Key Words: ACCA, ACA, QBE, Tax, Practice, Accounting, Tax, Carlisle, Cumbria, Kendal, Keswick, Penrith Reference Number: BBBH20888 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.