IntroductionButler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting our client, a traditional, well respected and established and growing family owned firm of accountants in the Preston area. They are eager to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant to be a key member of the Accounts Team. The high quality service that they provide and their esteemed reputation amongst their clients has resulted in a high growth in demand for their services. They are now seeking an individual who can help undertake some of the workload and make a positive contribution to their team and client base. What makes this firm unique!!!

They are small enough to care, know and treat you like an individual.
They are big enough to offer a vibrant, welcoming team environment with room for personal growth.
You will have the ability and autonomy to make a positive impact on their client base and business.
They have been established for over 40 years in Preston, secure long term employment on offer.
Their high levels of staff retention speak for themselves. Their staff aren't just valued, they are THEIR business.
They offer a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, free -on site parking and numerous team days.

The Team & CultureThe office consists of a friendly team of thirteen including the Managing Partner and 12 long serving team members. This reflects the way in which they value and reward their employees. Their culture is based on key values such as support, trust, respect and team work, and is customer focused, inclusive and vibrant as a result. They offer a pleasant and fun working environment which values the contribution of all individuals. They are a growing, vibrant and busy office so the ability to work well both autonomously and as a team player is important to them. The team are diverse, welcoming and down to earth. They expect high levels of integrity, team work and commitment from their employees and in return they offer a pleasant working environment where people are well treated as individuals, offered long term employment and competitive salaries and other rewards such as bonuses and staff days out to the races and more. Reporting StructureThe role will not have any staff reports initially and you will report directly into the Managing Partner Key Responsibilities

Managing a significant portfolio of clients including book keeping, accounts preparation, VAT return and liaising with clients
Preparing client accounts, notes and queries for a variety of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies between £100k - £10m
The Managing Partner will finalise the accounts with the client and advise on adjustments
You will be responsible for preparing basic personal and corporate tax computations and returns
VAT returns
Supporting the smooth running of the office

Person Specification

Substantial experience of working within an Accountancy Practice preparing client accounts, bookkeeping and VAT is essential.
Proficiency with regard to using accounting systems is essential. Extensive experience of Quick books, Xero, Excel and Sage Accounts would be ideal.
Experience of CIS would be advantageous
You may be professionally qualified but your experience and personal qualities are far more important than professional qualifications and therefore stopped studiers or Qualified by Experience are equally welcome to apply
They don't have the bandwidth to support an active studier.
Strong communication skills are essential, on the phone, in writing, with colleagues and peers alike
A team player with initiative possessing the drive and capability to support and the smooth running of the office.

Remuneration Package and Terms

This role is office based in Preston.
Free on-site parking
Competitive salary, dependent upon experience.
Annual discretionary bonus at Christmas.
The weekly working hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am to 4.00pm on Friday.
This is a fully office based role
Holidays statutory holidays of 20 days and all bank holidays plus an additional 3 to 5.5 days (dependent upon how the dates fall) for the post-Christmas break.
Regular social team day outings, usually at least two per year, for example at day at the races or a day out to Escape-Rooms, Christmas market and cocktail making followed by dinner in Chester/Manchester.

Do you have the skills and attributes to join this super firm! Are you local and able to commute there daily! Are you ready for a new year new start! Please APPLY NOW if your experience, qualifications, and skill set reflect the requirements as set out above. This role is advertised by Laura Banks, Butler Rose (AGY)

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.