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Accountant
Private Practice
Blackburn or Bury based
Hybrid Working Available
Permanent Role
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
£25,000 - £30,000 Dependant on Experience

Job Purpose

An excellent Accountant opportunity has arisen at an award winning private practise based in North West England. This is a great chance to expand on existing audit and accounting experience at a Semi Senior level within a firm will aid in your development. Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero and Dext is crucial, and experience in preparing year end accounts is beneficial.

Main responsibilities of an Accountant

Outsourcing tasks, including bookkeeping and payment runs, using a variety of cloud-based software and applications
Preparation, review and submission of VAT returns
Preparation of management information and advisory reporting, such as forecasting, budgets and cashflows, in-house and at client's premises
Preparation of year-end accounts
Preparation of corporate tax returns, including analysis of tax-sensitive nominals
Assisting with cloud accounting projects, such as system conversions and health checks
Training clients in the use of cloud accounting software in-house and at client's premises
Completing and assisting with the completion of ad hoc tasks and duties typical to cloud accounting services
Researching and investigating cloud accounting solutions for use in client service delivery, including attending relevant external events where appropriate
Being a trusted adviser to our clients, forming excellent relationships
Being responsible for service delivery, seeking opportunities to add value, suggest and implement efficiencies and improvements
Assisting with internal projects, such as implementation and delivery of software and systems used by the team
Supervising, mentoring and buddying of less experienced team members, taking an active role in their work and development
Recognising opportunities for cross-referral to other departments within PM+M
Reporting to and communicating with client managers and client service leads
Maintain training and development needs in line with cloud accounting services and skills relevant to the role
Requirements for this Accountant Role

As well as some relevant experience in accountancy, 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.
AAT qualified with 3 to 4 years practice experience.
Some experience of cloud based software and VAT.
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on (phone number removed)

Kind Regards,

Jake