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SME Accountant

Robert Half
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Stockport, Cheshire SK7 2JY

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A fantastic opportunity is available at an award-winning accountancy practice in Stockport, managing a portfolio of SME clients.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in an accountancy practice, ideally with a focus on producing full sets of accounts.
  • The role requires AAT qualification or ACCA part-qualification and strong experience in Xero and Sage.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £36,000 along with a generous bonus scheme and holiday allowance.
  • This demanding role is suited for a career-focused individual with a 'above and beyond' attitude, looking to progress and support junior team members.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join an award-winning forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Stockport. The primary function of the role is to manage a portfolio of clients across the SME space.

This is a hands-on role in a dynamic business with ambitious plans for growth in the department, with the opportunity to support junior members of the team in their development. The individual will have a varied and pivotal role in the business.

The role will be demanding and will suit a career-focused individual who is keen to learn, determined to progress and to develop those around them.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working as part of a team and reporting to managers and clients.
  • Working on a diverse portfolio of clients including small and medium owner managed businesses.
  • Preparing accounts from a variety of records, using different accounting software packages as required within specified budget timescale.
  • Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts when required.
  • Assist with training of junior team members.
  • Helping and ensuring the team hit SLAs.

You:

  • Previous experience within an accountancy practice
  • 'Above and beyond' attitude
  • Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
  • Be detail oriented with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Must be AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified
  • Have experience in producing full sets of accounts from a variety of records in a similar practice role.
  • Have strong experience in Xero and Sage
  • Previous experience in managing own portfolio of clients

Benefits

  • Salary of up to £36,000
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Career progression
  • Incentive trips
  • Employee health care memberships

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.