Adviser - Cloud Accounting

Location: Hybrid / Blackburn BB1 5QB
, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Part Qualified
Salary: Competitive salary

The role in brief:

An opportunity has arisen to join the Cloud Accounting team as an adviser – at a semi senior level.

Who we are looking for:

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has at least 3 consecutive years’ experience working within an accountancy practice and has either completed or is working towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero and Dext is crucial, and experience in preparing year end accounts is beneficial.

What the role involves:

• Bookkeeping on a monthly/quarterly basis using a variety of cloud based software (mainly Xero and QBO) alongside Apps to aid with efficiencies.
• Completion of VAT returns
• To be a part of our specialist Cloud Accounting division, supporting the Cloud Managers in delivering projects to assist our clients.
• Preparation of periodic management accounts both in-house and at clients’ premises.
• Preparation of year end accounts.
• Preparation of corporate tax returns including analysis of tax sensitive nominals.
• Assisting with cloud conversions and training both in-house and at clients’ premises.
• Being a trusted adviser to our clients, forming excellent client relationships for those whom you maintain the records for.
• Being responsible for our service delivery and seeking opportunities to add value.
• Supervising junior team members.
• To be a buddy to a chosen, less experienced, team member, taking an active role in their work and development.
• Having an awareness of efficiencies and KPIs and suggesting and implementing improvements.
• Recognizing opportunities for cross referral to other departments within PM+M.
• Travel between our Blackburn and Bury offices.

We will provide a study package towards the ACA/ACCA qualification, including study leave and will mentor you through your qualification journey if required.

We provide a complementary range of learning opportunities to ensure that you maximise your potential in areas such as becoming a trusted adviser, how to network, presentation skills etc with opportunities for progression around the firm.

These will comprise personal effectiveness as well as your technical skills.

We have 6 monthly performance review conversations to ensure your development is on track, as well as optional monthly 1-2-1s.You will also have the opportunity to work with a mentor.

We also encourage you to get involved in wider firm initiatives and have your say on how we can progress on our journey towards being the best North-West firm of finance professionals.

As well as experience within a similar role we’d like you to be:

• Keen to play an active role in a dynamic team and willing to contribute to the success of the team and the firm as a whole.
• Passionate about providing great client service.
• Great at communicating with people at all levels – face to face and in writing.
• Positive and good at using your initiative.
• Good at working under pressure.
• Motivated and well organised.

About PM+M

We are a vibrant, dynamic and award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers, with offices in Blackburn and Bury and a hub in Burnley, covering East Lancashire, Greater Manchester and beyond. Our vision is to be the best North West firm of finance professionals and we want great people to join our team and help us do that.

We are proud of our inclusivity and diversity, encouraging people to be the best they can be and to be involved, no matter their level of experience or role.

We are a member of Praxity, the 7th largest global accountancy association and the largest association of independent firms. Being part of Praxity allows us to have…