About The Role
The successful candidate will join Fortus to work across a diverse and varied portfolio of clients, supporting managers with a wide range of accountancy and taxation services. This includes bookkeeping, preparation of accounts, and tax computations, offering exposure to meaningful, hands‑on work from day one. At its core, the Accounts Executive role is about being a valued member of our collaborative accounts team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality compliance services and building trusted relationships with our clients.
Key responsibilities
Client and portfolio support
* Supporting a portfolio of clients throughout the year, managing deadlines, expectations, and fee processes
* Building positive relationships with clients and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner
Accounts, tax and compliance
* Preparing year‑end and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, including FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
* Preparing bookkeeping records and VAT returns
* Assisting with corporation tax computations
* Supporting company secretarial filings and statutory submissions to Companies House
Technology, teamwork and problem solving
* Using and promoting cloud accounting solutions, including supporting client transitions to digital platforms
* Identifying and helping to resolve technical issues, escalating where appropriate
* Working collaboratively with managers and the wider team to deliver high quality compliance services
Skills and Experience
* AAT qualified and working towards ACCA or ACA qualification
* Experience using key accounting software packages such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, along with a good working knowledge of Excel
* A solid understanding of UK GAAP and Companies Law
* Knowledge of current accounting and tax compliance standards, including FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues and clients
* Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
* Awareness of recent developments in accounting and tax compliance
Working arrangements
* Location: The role will be based in our York office, with the requirement to work from any of our other Yorkshire based sites as needed
* This is a full‑time (37.5 hrs per week) permanent role, with flexibility to work outside of standard hours if required
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary
* Study support
* Company bonus scheme
* 23 days holiday entitlement
* Birthday day off
* Flexible bank holidays
* Agile working
* Medicash plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Group Life Assurance x3
* Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Salary sacrifice benefits including holiday purchase, cycle‑to‑work, tech purchase, EV car scheme
* Regular social events
* Friendly and inclusive working environment
* On‑site parking (York & Scarborough)
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