Overview
Our client; a leading regional firm of Chartered Accounts is actively seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their Barnsley office in a role that will utilise their knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to provide accounts and audit support to varied an impressive client base.
Duties
1. Client bookkeeping
2. Assisting with the management of a portfolio of clients
3. Preparation of basic company financial statements
4. Preparation of interim management accounts
5. Preparation of personal tax returns
6. Preparation of partnership accounts and returns
7. Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
8. Potential to attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
9. Assisting with the training of apprentices
10. Company Secretarial Duties
11. Preparation of P11Ds
12. Payroll experience
Skills & Experience
13. Minimum 2-3 years experience working in an accountancy practice
14. Experience with Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, Iris, Sage Business Cloud is an advantage
15. Strong attention to detail
16. Excellent time management skills
17. Exceptional communication skills with a good telephone manner
18. Strong written and technical skills
19. Strong prioritisation and organisation skills
20. Ability to handle confidential information
21. Strong record-keeping skills
Qualifications
22. Must be at least studying towards AAT
or have completed a relevant university degree
23. Studying towards ACA/ACCA is also acceptable
On offer
24. Salary up to £30,000 -plus study support
25. A culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, constant review of salaries and discretionary bonuses .
26. 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10:30 am - 4:00 pm)
27. Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays
28. Company Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
29. Payment of professional memberships
30. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
31. Cycle to Work Scheme
32. Free parking or street parking at all sites
33. Free eye tests
34. Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s, and Mortgage fees