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Accountant

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Fleet

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and established accountancy practice within a close-knit team environment. Working across a varied portfolio, you will split your time between statutory accounts and bookkeeping while supporting clients across their day-to-day accounting needs.

Reporting into the Accounts Manager, you will take on a broad role with a good level of autonomy while still having support around you. Well suited to someone who enjoys variety, values a relaxed and collaborative environment, and is looking for a stable long-term opportunity within practice. 

Job Title:          Accountant

Job Type:         Perm

Location:        Fleet

Salary:            £40,000

Reference no:  16101   

Accountant – About The Role

Prepare statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients
	
Complete bookkeeping work and maintain accurate accounting records
	
Prepare working papers and supporting schedules
	
Produce and maintain reconciliations across client files
	
Work extensively with Xero and support clients with day-to-day queries
	
Ensure client records are complete and ready for accounts preparation
	
Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve accounting queries
	
Maintain accurate documentation and meet agreed deadlines
	
Support the Accounts Manager with workflow across the portfolio
	
Assist with general practice duties where required

The successful Accountant will have:

Previous UK accountancy practice experience
	
Experience preparing statutory accounts
	
Strong bookkeeping experience
	
Good working knowledge of Xero
	
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with reconciliations and schedules
	
AAT, PQ or QBE
	
Positive and collaborative attitude
	
Full right to work in the UK

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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