Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 37,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Dudley West Midlands (County)
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Accountant
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
About the Company
Our client, an independent firm of chartered accountants based in the heart of the West Midlands is looking to recruit an experienced Accountant to join its team.
This organisation works with a diverse portfolio of clients across the Midlands and nationally. Its client base includes owner managed businesses, not for profit organisations and private clients across a variety of sectors.
They provide a comprehensive range of services, including audit and assurance, accounting, personal and business taxation, trust and estate planning, IT supply and support, and payroll outsourcing.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join an established and respected business, supporting a varied client portfolio and ensuring that work is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Review VAT returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Prepare draft accounts from clients' underlying books and records for sole traders and limited companies.
* Prepare Self-Assessment tax returns for review.
* Prepare Corporation Tax returns for review.
* Ensure all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
* Maintain a professional image and uphold the firm's standards when dealing with clients and colleagues.
About You
To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:
* At least five years' experience working in accounts (desirable).
* Good knowledge of cloud accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Sage and Xero.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* A professional and confident telephone manner.
* The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to process accounting data accurately and efficiently.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
What's on Offer?
* Salary of up to £37,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* Monday to Friday working hours, totalling 37.5 hours per week.
* 232.5 hours of annual leave, inclusive of statutory holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
* Support for learning and professional development.
* Modern offices with hybrid working available.
* Group personal pension plan.
* Death in service benefit.
* Funded social events.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced accounting professional looking for your next career move within an established accountancy practice, we would welcome your application