* Newly Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant
We are a 6 partner firm of Chartered Accountants based in the centre of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We have a close-knit team of approx. 20 people with a brilliant working environment and culture. We have a broad range of clients from individual personal tax returns to large, audited companies.
The candidate we are looking for will likely be a recently qualified ACA/ACCA who is currently employed in a national practice looking to make a move to a smaller firm.
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to join a firm where there is an appropriate work/life balance and the real possibility of significant advancement.
We appreciate that it is unlikely that a person in a large national practice will have hands on experience of dealing with the rewarding but challenging discipline of general practice. However, if you are willing to broaden your experience and accept the challenge of learning new skills, we believe this is an ideal opportunity to escape the unappreciative and political treadmill that can be the day to day life of someone trying to make their way in a large firm.
Working for a small firm is very different. We appreciate an appropriate work /life balance and as you will be working directly with the partners who own the business, your efforts will be recognised and you will have access to the decision makers in the firm. It also goes without saying that North Yorkshire in general and Harrogate in particular is a great place to work.
Two of our partners originally trained in national firms, and made this jump several years ago, and whilst it is initially a stretch to master the all round skills required in general practice, the results are rewarding and, as a recently qualified accountant, your technical knowledge should enable you make a valuable contribution straightaway.
We know that the large firms of accountants train some very capable people who have a tremendous work ethic and are skilled at adapting quickly to unfamiliar environments and roles. We feel such a person would quickly be able to make a valuable contribution to the success of Lithgow Perkins LLP.
What you will be doing day to day
* Preparing financial statements for incorporated and unincorporated businesses of differing sizes
* Preparing personal, business, corporation and partnership tax returns
* Liaising with clients regarding queries via email, telephone and in-person
* Helping clients save tax with appropriate planning strategies once sufficiently experienced
* Assisting or running statutory audits
About you
* Recently ACA or ACCA Qualified
* Friendly, professional and enjoys working in a team and collaborative environment
* Organised, punctual and self-motivated with an eye for detail
* Previous experience in accounts and/or tax
* Ability to work independently, managing their own workload to varying deadlines
* Familiar with the principles of personal and business tax regulations
The successful candidate's salary will be dependent on their current level of experience.
If this opportunity is of interest to you, please send a CV and covering letter to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Harrogate HG1 1NJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* accounting/audit/ tax: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person