Practice Accountant

Practice Accountant

£35,000 – £45,000 | Full-Time | Altrincham

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Practice Accountant to join a well-established and close-knit accountancy practice.

This is a hands-on role for an accountant with solid accountancy practice experience who is confident managing a varied portfolio of clients and taking ownership of their work from bookkeeping through to accounts preparation and tax compliance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the wider team and will have the opportunity to take responsibility for a broad range of accounting and client-facing duties.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and handling a variety of accounts and tax-related work, including:

Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Preparing accounts from trial balance through to final accounts
Completing year-end adjustments, journals and working papers
Managing bookkeeping and maintaining accurate accounting records
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Completing bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations
Processing and reviewing purchase and sales ledgers
Preparing management information and financial reports where required
Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll
Handling PAYE, National Insurance and pension submissions
Supporting with self-assessment and corporation tax work
Reviewing accounts and investigating discrepancies
Dealing directly with clients and responding to accounting queries
Requesting information and managing client deadlines
Providing advice and support across day-to-day accounting matters
Working with IRIS and Quick Books
Taking ownership of a varied workload while maintaining high standards of accuracy
Supporting the wider practice with more complex accounting and technical work where required
About You

We are looking for someone who has already gained strong experience within an accountancy practice and is comfortable working with clients independently.

You will ideally have:

Several years' accountancy practice experience
Strong experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
The ability to take accounts from bookkeeping/trial balance through to completion
Good knowledge of VAT and tax compliance

Experience with self-assessment and/or corporation tax
Solid bookkeeping and reconciliation experience
Previous payroll experience
Practical experience using IRIS and Quick Books
Experience managing your own portfolio of clients
Strong client-facing and communication skills
The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
AAT, ACCA or ACA qualification/studies would be advantageous, but qualification is not essential for the right candidate
The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who wants to join a friendly, established practice where they can take genuine ownership of their client portfolio and continue developing their technical and client-facing skills.

The role would suit someone who is already operating at Senior Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior / Practice Accountant level and is looking for a position with greater responsibility.

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