Your newpany
Our client takes a partner-led approach to client affairs, delivering timely and efficient work to meet tight deadlines while understanding each client’s needs and growth aspirations. They offer specialist knowledge across multiple sectors and provide proactive, ongoing advice and support. With expertise in UK and cross-border tax advisory and extensive experience in audit and assurance, theybine the credibility of a large firm with a personal, tailored service.
Your new role
This position suits a technically strong accountant with a passion for client service. You’ll deliver high-quality accounting services while ensuringpliance and accuracy. You will be responsible for the following:
1. Financial Reporting &pliance: Prepare and review accounts, tax returns, VAT, bookkeeping, and management reports, meeting all deadlines and UK standards.
2. Client Relationship Management: Act as a trusted adviser, resolve queries, and support clients with accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
3. Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior staff, review work, and provide training.
4. Quality Control: Ensurepliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and tax legislation, staying updated on regulatory changes.
5. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and client experience.
What you'll need to succeed
6. Qualifications: AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with a strong technical foundation in accounting standards.
7. Practice Experience: Previous experience in accounts preparation, tax returns, bookkeeping, and VAT.
8. Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS and taxpliance, staying current with regulatory changes.
9. Software Skills: Proficient in Xero, Sage, and/or QuickBooks; experience with CCH is an advantage.
10. IT Skills: Intermediate Excel skills for spreadsheet development.
11. Analytical & Organised: Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and effective time management to meet deadlin
What you'll get in return
12. Holiday & Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25), plus an extra day for your birthday.
13. Pension & Financial:pany pension scheme with employer contributions and death-in-service cover.
14. Professional Development: Study support for AAT/ACA/ACCA and ongoing training in technical and soft skills.
15. Agile Working: Flexible working options, including some remote work after probation.
16. Health Cash Plan: NHS top-up plan to help with routine healthcare costs.
17. Team Culture: Join a collaborative, friendly team where your ideas and contributions are valued.