Accountant - Dot Recruit : Job Details

The Company

A successful and growing, family owned firm of Accountants which has been established for over 40 years in Preston.

The high quality service that they provide and their esteemed reputation amongst their clients has resulted in a high growth in demand for services. They are now seeking an Accountant who can help undertake some of the workload and make a positive contribution to our team and client base.

Why join?

• Small enough to care, know and treat you like an individual.
• Big enough to offer a vibrant, welcoming team environment and room for personal growth.
• Ability and autonomy to make impact on our client base and business.
• Established for over 40 years in Preston, secure long term employment on offer.
• Our high levels of staff retention speak for themselves. Our staff aren’t just valued, they are our business.
• Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, free onsite parking and numerous team days.

The Role

Reporting Structure

The successful candidate will report to the Managing Partner.

The role will not have any staff reports initially.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Partner, you will be responsible for:
• 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 trader, partnerships and limited companies. Managing Partner will finalise accounts with client and advise on adjustments.
• Preparing basic personal and corporate tax computations and returns.
• VAT returns.
• Supporting the smooth running of the office.

The Candidate

Experience Required

• 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 useful.
• You may be professionally qualified but your experience and personal qualities are far more important than professional qualifications.
• Qualified by experience candidates and people who have stopped studying are welcomed. We don’t have the bandwidth to support an active studier.