£28,000 - £35,000 DOE
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an AAT Qualified Accountant to join a growing firm of accountants in either their office in Southport or Birkenhead. Paying a salary of £28,000 - £35,000 DOE.
Accountant Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Prepare year‑end accounts through to finalisation
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Produce management accounts and monthly reporting where required
- Prepare corporation tax returns and basic tax computations
- Complete personal tax returns (basic compliance)
- Prepare MGD returns where applicable
- Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance
- Act as a day‑to‑day point of contact for clients, handling queries and explaining financial information clearly
- Attend client meetings at client premises where required
- Ensure all deadlines across accounts, VAT and tax are met
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a high‑quality service
Accountant Attributes
- AAT qualified with a minimum of 3 years' post‑qualification experience within practice
- Proven experience preparing accounts through to finalisation
- Strong working knowledge of VAT, management accounts and basic tax compliance
- Experience dealing directly with clients and building relationships
- Comfortable reviewing junior staff work and providing feedback
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Experience using cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero or similar)
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend client sites when required
- Professional, detail‑oriented and confident communicator
Accountant Benefits
- Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious accountancy practice
- Backed by a larger global professional group with strong growth plans in the UK
- Clear opportunities for progression as the business continues to scale
- Exposure to a varied client base and hands‑on client interaction
- Supportive team environment with responsibility and autonomy
