Job description Job Title: Part-Time Accountant Company: L A Comms Ltd Location: Skipton Working Hours: Monday Friday, 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Salary: £35,000 £40,000 (Pro-rated for Part-Time) Commision L A Comms Ltd is seeking a conscientious, detail-oriented, and skilled Part-Time Accountant to join our dynamic team in Skipton. This is an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy accountant with practical industry experience, particularly in systems implementation, financial reporting, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities: Financial Journals & Reconciliations: Monthly preparation of prepayments, accruals, and deferred income journals, alongside the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Payroll & Taxation: Provide monthly salary information to the payroll bureau and ensure timely payments to the bureau. Manage PAYE, NIC, and VAT payments to HMRC. VAT Returns: Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns. Forecasting & Reporting: Create and maintain an accurate forecasting tool to monitor performance to date and predict year-end outcomes. Financial Reporting Development: Develop and maintain financial reporting methods to meet the evolving needs of the management team. Profitability Analysis: Analyse the profitability of events, comparing current results with prior years to identify trends and opportunities. Financial Guidance: Provide financial analysis and guidance to the Managing Director, highlighting potential areas for business performance improvements. Ideal Candidate: Practical industry experience in accounting, with a solid understanding of financial management and controls. Xero Experience : Proven expertise with Xero, including payroll, commissions, VAT, pensions, and HMRC submissions. Strong knowledge of VAT returns. Experience in preparing Prepayments, Accruals, Deferred income journals, and balance sheet reconciliations. A track record of creating Forecasting tools and implementing methods to enhance Financial Reporting for management teams. Conscientious who is introverted, detail-focused, and self-driven to deliver quality work. A problem-solver who proactively identifies issues and introduces process improvements. Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and software. Capable of holding people accountable and directly asking questions to ensure alignment with financial goals. Ability to Commute/Relocate: Skipton: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). Benefits: Company events to foster team bonding and morale. Company pension to support your future. Free parking for a hassle-free commute. Why Join Us? Opportunity to make a significant impact as part of a small, collaborative team. Competitive salary with the potential for growth in a thriving business. If youre an accountant with a strong systems background, attention to detail, and a passion for driving financial improvements, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a valued part of the L A Comms Ltd team Click the "Apply Now" button now for immediate review or please send your CV to Recruitment lacomms.com Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year Expected hours: 25 per week Benefits: Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work from home Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: accounting: 2 years (required) Location: Skipton BD23 1PB (required) ADZN1_UKTJ