Accountant

This opportunity is perfect for an Accountant who either has practice experience or looking to gain practice experience as training will be provided. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients in the SME sector and act as trusted advisers, offering a range of accounting needs.

Client Details

Our client is based in York with other offices across Yorkshire. They have been well-established for over 30 years and growing considerably. With a range of SME clients, this firm can offer variety of work to get involved with.

Description

Year-end accounts production

Quarterly VAT returns

Self-assessment tax returns

Dealing with ad-hoc queries

Managing the workflow

General bookkeeping.

Preparation of management accounts to be reviewed by Manager.

Process sales and purchase invoices for many different clients.

Bank reconciliations.

Maintain and reconcile purchase and sales ledgers for a number of clients.

Creating and sending out clients' annual Confirmation Statements.

Amend and file tax returns for clients over the course of the year.

Various ad hoc duties; filing, archiving, and type daily audio and handwritten correspondence.

Profile

Previous bookkeeping experience gained within an accountancy practice and the ability to undertake both simple and more complex bookkeeping tasks.

Experience of Sage, Xero and other accounting software

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to work under own initiative

Previous experience using cloud accountancy software, Quickbooks and Xero (if possible).

Previous experience in a client facing role, both verbal and written.

Job Offer

* Fully funded AAT and/or ACCA study support

* Dedicated career development plan tailored towards you

* Peer to peer support and senior mentor-ship

* Birthday + Bank Holidays + days off at Christmas

* Flexi-time working

* Free Parking

* Company Pension

* Regular team socials

Michael Page Finance £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, negotiable, pro-rata, inc benefits, OTE York