Accounts Executive

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Accounts Executive to join an established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm in York.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in accountancy practice who is looking to develop their technical skills, work with a varied client portfolio and progress towards completing their ACA or ACCA qualification.

The position offers an interesting mix of year-end accounts preparation, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and corporation tax work, providing excellent exposure to different areas of accountancy practice.

You'll work closely with experienced Managers and colleagues, supporting a diverse range of owner-managed businesses and SMEs while building your confidence in dealing directly with clients.

With a competitive salary, study support, bonus scheme, agile working and excellent benefits, this is an attractive opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their accountancy career.

• Prepare year-end and statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and supporting financial information.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and assist with relevant compliance requirements.
• Undertake bookkeeping assignments and prepare VAT returns for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Work with different accounting standards, including FRS 102, Section 1A and FRS 105.
• Support Managers with client assignments, ensuring deadlines are met and work is completed accurately.
• Liaise directly with clients, responding to queries and gathering information required for accounts preparation.
• Work alongside the personal tax team, providing relevant accounting information to support Self Assessment returns.
• Use cloud accounting software including Xero, Sage and Quick Books to prepare accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support clients with the use of digital accounting systems and cloud-based software.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues while developing your technical knowledge and experience.

• Previous experience preparing accounts within a UK accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified and ideally studying towards ACA or ACCA.
• Experience preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards, including FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or Quick Books.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to corporation tax computations, VAT returns and management accounts would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues at different levels.
• A proactive, personable approach with a genuine interest in continuing to develop within accountancy practice.

This position would suit an existing Accounts Executive, Accounts Semi-Senior or an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to gain broader experience and continue progressing professionally.

• Competitive salary of up to £34,000 depending on experience.
• Company bonus scheme.
• ACA / ACCA study support.
• Additional birthday day off.
• Flexible bank holiday arrangements.
• Agile working policy.
• Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Life assurance worth three times annual salary.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Cycle to work, technology purchase and electric vehicle schemes through salary sacrifice arrangements.
• On-site parking at the York office.
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