We're looking for an accountant who hasa logical approach and high levels of accuracy. You will have experience of management accounts, including cash flows and budgets, year-end accounts,VAT returns and bookkeeping. If you're looking for a flexible role, this could be a lovely opportunity.
Our Client
Our client is a growing owner managed accountancy practice mainly servicing the entertainment and media industry but they also have clients in other sectors.Based in Biggleswade, they have continued to thrive during the recent crisis and are now looking for accounting support to help them continue to grow.
The Role
The role is varied and interesting with lots of autonomy and the opportunity to make a difference. The role covers all areas of accountancy including, VAT, PAYE, bookkeeping, management accounts and accounts production. You will be reporting to the very friendly owner and dealing with clients as necessary. A variety of software is used so adaptability is important.
Software used:
- Mainly Quickbooks Online but clients also use Xero and Sage
- Dext (formerly Receipt Bank).
- Iris for year-end accounts production and tax.
- Payroll Manager.
- Microsoft office.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently without the need for constant supervision. Training of junior employees would also be a requirement.
The main requirement is excellent basic accounting skills, a logical approach and high levels of accuracy. You will have experience of:
- Produce Management accounts, including cash flows and budgets.
- Draft year-end accounts.
- Produce VAT returns.
- Process bookkeeping.
- Run payroll (not essential).
- A bookkeeping or accounting qualification is not essential, qualified by experience is considered just as important.
- Accountancy practice experience would be a benefit but not essential.
Terms
The role is available on a part-time basis working a minimum of 3 days or equivalent per week. The role would be based at the office of the practice in Biggleswade but home working is available. A salary of up to £40k FTE* is on offer (Dependent on experience) with a lot of flexibility around how hours are worked. 28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays) and a bonus scheme for new business brought to the practice. Private healthcare. A mobile and laptop will be provided.
*full time equivalent actual salary will depend on hours worked.