Management Accountant, Bookkeeping & VAT

We’re seeking a motivated individual to become part of our Accounting Services team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience in practice, a professional transitioning from industry, or someone early in their accountancy career seeking a fresh challenge.

Our team delivers a variety of outsourced services to clients, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts. You’ll also support our main accounts department with accounts preparation.

This is a full-time, office-based role (38.75 hours per week), with flexibility around start and finish times.

The role will involve working within a growing team and offer the opportunity to shape the cloud accounting services offered by the firm, including Xero, QBO and Sage Accounting.

Duties will include:

Management Accounts Services

• Bookkeeping client records as part of management accounts services
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of periodic management accounts for clients
• Desktop review of client records, including advising clients of corrections needed or updating client records as required
• Assisting clients with general accounting and cloud software queries both remotely and at client premises
• Answering related queries and providing assistance and reassurance to clients – we very much see ourselves as an extension of our client’s financial accounting solution. A ‘here to help’ attitude is essential

Cloud Accounting Services (Xero)

• Advising on improving efficiencies and best use of cloud and connected technologies
• Preparation of system reviews and quotations for consultancy services
• On-boarding clients and data migration from existing accounting systems to Xero/ QBO/ Sage Accounting
• Set up and configuration of software
• Training clients on cloud software
• Suggesting improvements to financial systems

The ideal candidate will have:

• A friendly, helpful, ‘team player’ disposition
• A positive attitude, problem solving, patience and understanding of different learning styles
• The ability to work both alone, with clients and in a team – clear communication skills including keeping respective parties up to date with progress
• Adaptability, being responsive to changing deadlines and priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Although predominantly office based, the role may require you to occasionally travel to other offices
• Ability to drive and own or have access to a vehicle.  Although predominantly office based, the role may require you to occasionally travel to other offices

Experience required:

• Extensive experience using Xero for at least 2 years
• Experience working in an accountancy practice (not essential) 
• Sound understanding of accounts preparation
• Experience providing training on a one to one or larger group basis
• AAT qualifications, we have study support available

We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment to ensure you excel in your role and enjoy being part of our team:

• Salary: Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience
• Holiday and Leave: Holiday allowance of 28 days increasing by 2 days after 2 years up to 33 days after 4+ years (including bank holidays)
• Pension & Financial: Company pension scheme with employer contributions to help you plan for the future. We also offer death in service cover for your peace of mind
• Professional Development: Continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development. We invest in our people and will support your career growth, including potential progression to senior management roles
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible start and finish times between to suit your circumstances
• Employee Assistance Programme: Legal financial support and 24 hour health line
• Reward Gateway: Access to discounts from many retailers, gyms and services
• Team Culture: Be part of a friendly, professional team that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing. You’ll join a firm where your ideas are heard and your contributions are valued

We look forward to hearing from you. Join us and play a key role in supporting local businesses

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