Accountant
A growing Accountancy Practice seeks a proactive, friendly Accountant to join their team. In this varied role, you will be managing a portfolio of clients; taking ownership and managing the accounts completely by preparing financial statements, completing tax returns, providing technical accountancy advice, and other relevant duties. This role would be ideal for someone AAT qualified with 2+ years’ experience within an Accountancy Firm/Practice setting.

Salary & Benefits
£20,000 – £25,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours and hybrid working are an option), part-time could be offered (30 hours per week minimum, earning pro rata)
Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing 1 day per full year of service, up to 25

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience within a Practice setting
• AAT Level 3 minimum, or Qualified by Experience (5+ years)
• Experienced and comfortable with using Microsoft Excel (the firm uses Excel instead of Accounting Systems)
• Experienced and confident with client engagement

Duties

• Preparation of financial statements for Ltd Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships – managing a portfolio of up to 70 clients over time
• Setting up client records, bringing data through and digitising in an organised, coherent manner (administrative data processing)
• Completing Tax Returns (both company and personal)
• Managing VAT / PAYE / Mortgage applications / Management Accounts
• Take a hands-on approach to client communication; managing email enquiries, scheduling & conducting phone/zoom calls with clients to discuss their figures, resolve any queries, discuss their goals, and talk them through their options, providing technical accountancy advice at every step.

If you have worked in any positions similar to the Accountant role, such as Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounting Manager, or Accounting Officer please apply now, or give Courtney’s a call at 01516016263 for more information.

Courtney Recruitment, part of the Courtney Reed Group Ltd, believes that diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces make companies more relevant, more supportive, and more resilient.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and in this capacity and on behalf of all of our clients, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
If you would like to discuss this in further detail, please call 0151 601 6263.