Accountant

We are actively recruiting for a job opportunity with a long-standing accountancy firm in Leighton Buzzard, between a Semi-Senior to Senior Accountant level. The salary is negotiable and will of course depend on experience and qualification level, so is open within reason.

They want someone who can take a job from start to finish, accounts, tax returns etc – their current staff will largely budget a job, prepare it, liaise with clients and finalise for partner review.

The office is commutable from locations such as Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Aylesbury, and Buckingham. 

Job Information:

This will be a hands-on position where you will be responsible for working on a varied client portfolio across statutory accounts, management accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. You will have increasing responsibility and the opportunity to progress within your career and develop technically in this broad position. The firm promotes a friendly and relaxed working environment, whilst giving you the opportunities to progress your career. The firm made it clear that they will consider hires anywhere between Semi-Senior through to Senior Accountant level and the role can be designed to fit your experience and ambition.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Year-end Accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
• Corporation Tax computations and Company Tax returns.
• Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax returns.
• Provide support to Client Managers.
• Support the training and development of Juniors.
• Preparation of P11D’s.
• Deal with portfolio of clients and relevant authorities, resolving any queries.
• Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns.

Candidates Attributes:

• Strong experience with QuickBooks/Xero or similar cloud software packages. Any experience of sage is useful.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in-line with market rate
• Full study support for AAT, ACA, or ACCA with allocated study days
• Full training and support where necessary
• Variety of client base offering great exposure to several different working environments
• Career progression
• Sociable and friendly firm