Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

Accountant / £35,000–£45,000 / Wirral / Full Time / Office Based Accountant Benefits

• Salary of £35,000–£45,000
• Full-time, permanent position
• Office-based role in Wirral
• Established and supportive accountancy practice
• Varied client portfolio
• Opportunity to develop your career within practice
• Company pension
• Generous holiday allowance

We are recruiting for an experienced Accountant to join a well-established accountancy practice in Wirral.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional who has a minimum of 5 years' experience working within an accountancy practice and is confident managing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.

You will work with a range of clients, preparing accounts and supporting them with their day-to-day accounting and tax requirements. The role will suit someone who is comfortable working independently, managing their own workload and dealing directly with clients.

• Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies
• Preparing accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Preparing payroll and associated payroll documentation
• Completing bookkeeping for a range of clients
• Preparing management accounts where required
• Assisting with tax returns and tax computations
  
  Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate accounting records
• Dealing directly with clients and responding to queries
• Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring deadlines are met
• Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies
• Providing general accounting support and advice to clients

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong experience preparing limited company accounts
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Good knowledge and experience of VAT returns
• Experience with payroll preparation
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicating with clients
  
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• AAT, ACCA or ACA qualification/studies would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero or Quick Books would be beneficial