Accountant

Medium sized accountancy practice based in Otley are recruiting for a Semi Senior level accountant to join their growing team. Offering circa 30k, flexible start times, 22 days plus bank holiday, study support, and a great office environment

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accountant, looking to join a reputable firm, continue with their studies, and to progress their career.

• This position is based in the companies Otley office, but can occasionally involve visiting their Wetherby office, and visiting clients within Yorkshire
• Preparation of limited company year-end accounts together with the company corporation tax computation to a standard for partner review.
• Preparation of sole trader and partnership accounts along with their tax returns
• The personal tax return preparation will have the full support of our internal personal tax manager.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for companies both in the office and at client premises often to tight deadlines
• Ability to review bookkeeping and VAT returns prepared by others and identify mistakes and improvements.

• Must have a UK driving license and be able to have full time access to a car
• Must have experience of working with small and medium sized companies and small businesses along with at least 2 years experience working in a small accountancy practice. Ideally AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products, excel and word etc
• Must have a good working knowledge and experience using xero and sage primarily, as this is essential to the role. A working knowledge of Quickbooks would be an advantage
• This is a client facing role both in the office, on the phone and at client premises. Candidate must have confidence to speak with clients directly
• All aspects of the role will have senior management and / or director support

• Competitive salary, circa 30k - can be higher dependant on experience
• Basic working hours of 37.5 hours per week 9am-5:30pm with one hour lunch
• Flexible start time between 8am and 9am, and an earlier finish of 4:30pm and 5:30pm
• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Potential for study support, agreed after probation, on ACCA or CIMA
• People pension scheme

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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