Accountant Salary circa 35k dependent on skills and experience Leeds LS7 – free parking Office Based – client visits required – must be a car driver Benefits: As well as a competitive salary, based on skills and experience, we offer: Pension scheme 25 days holidays plus bank holiday Private Medical Insurance Free parking onsite Life cover Opportunity for hybrid working (after probationary period) Due to our growth plans, there will be opportunities for development It’s an exciting time to join HCA Group as we continue to grow our client base. HCA Group are specialist accountants and business advisers based in Leeds, with over 30 years’ experience serving a diverse range of clients throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, we are now looking for an experienced Accountant to join the team. What it’s like to work for us You will play a key role in our ongoing success, supporting our valued clients and continued growth. Your day-to-day work will be varied including: Preparation of client accounts in line with regulatory requirements Meeting clients, providing professional advice relating to P&L, profit margins, budgeting and support with future planning Developing client relationships, ensuring we understand their financial goals, and providing timely and appropriate advice Supporting clients with MTD implementation Implementing internal systems improvements to support our efficiency and effectiveness Providing technical expertise and support to the accountancy team Coaching and supporting junior colleagues To be successful in the role, you should have: FCA or ACCA qualification or equivalent experience (part qualified applicants may be considered) 5 years’ accountancy experience Knowledge and experience of accounts preparation Experience of accounting, VAT and management accounts Previous experience of working within an accountancy practice Ability to manage a high-volume workload, with a focus on attention to detail Experience of MS Office applications, particularly strong Excel skills Experience working with clients and developing relationships Strong communication skills, both verbal and writing A team player, who is positive, patient and hard working UK accountancy knowledge Experience of improving systems and processes Does this sound like you? If yes, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter without delay. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.