Business Services Advisor

We are looking for a Business Services Advisor to join our team in Gainsborough. With a minimum of one year current/recent practice experience you will be looking for a new challenge. You may be an AAT finalist/qualified or commenced ACCA/ACA studies, or qualified by experience. In this general practice role, your main tasks will include preparation of statutory accounts, business tax computations and some involvement with bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts. In return we can offer you a competitive package of benefits in a supportive environment, with a focus on developing your skills to progress your chosen career.

General responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Assisting on audit assignments as required
• Preparation of business tax computations and associated schedules
• Working within the accounts team to help service a portfolio of clients, dealing with year‑end and other ad‑hoc issues throughout the year
• Assisting with management accounts, bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients
• Advising clients on suitable accounting software solutions for their businesses
• General office duties to ensure our clients are serviced to a high standard
• Assisting managers on assignments – both in and, occasionally, out of the office

Skills and qualities

• Minimum one year proven accountancy practice experience (accounts, business tax, bookkeeping and VAT)
• Proficient and confident with IT, especially MS Office, Sage accounts and cloud‑based solutions such as Xero
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Focused on meeting deadlines through effective multi‑tasking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commercial approach to work
• Clean driving licence with access to a car for business use
• Audit experience preferred but not essential
• Experience with the Iris suite of programs (training provided if necessary)

Personal skills

• Motivated and committed to providing excellent service to clients and colleagues
• Enthusiastic and eager to succeed
• Strong team‑player
• Excellent organisational skills – a "finisher"
• Professional and personable

Working conditions and package

• Flexible working hours/conditions
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave trading scheme
• Contributory pension scheme

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