Department: Advice, Audit & Accounts Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: St Albans Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year Description Due to continued growth in the last 2 years we are looking for a full time Cloud Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be a positive, organised and detail-oriented person who manages their time effectively and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong IT skills & some accounts experience is required; however all in-house systems training will be provided. Our client base is made up of a range of SME’s and includes, manufacturers, a wide range of professional service firms, IT developers, property investors and developers, hospitality businesses and not for profit entities. You will be in direct contact with clients face-to-face, over the phone/video meetings and by email, and so excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Reporting to Senior team members and Outsourcing Manager Perform basic accounting data entry and maintenance for an exciting portfolio of sole traders' partnerships limited companies which vary across sectors Preparing VAT returns Performing bank reconciliations and analysis Resolving commercial queries from stakeholders Assisting with financial reporting requirements Drafting management accounts Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Previous experience of working within an accountancy practice is essential. knowledge of economics and accounting a keen eye for detail numerical and analytical skills the ability to work well with others ambition and a desire to support local businesses excellent verbal communication skills to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications Benefits 25 days annual leave plus three days off at Christmas Option to buy/sell additional days Hybrid Working Life cover Critical Illness cover Income protection Pension Scheme Wellbeing support, including generous absence pay, access to Digicare and an Employee Assistance Programme Weddings & birth vouchers Loyalty awards Employee & client referral awards Professional subscriptions Salary reviews twice a year Community volunteer scheme Fundraising matching Perkbox Eye Tests Cycle to work A wide range of flexible benefits, including interest free loans for: Health Assessments Dental Gym memberships Cancer screening Genetic wellness tests Phones, laptops, tablets and computers Wearables Office furniture Cycle insurance Pet insurance Will writing