Qualified Accountant

Qualified Accountant

Location: West Yorkshire

About the Role

Our growing practise is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with previous experience in an accountancy practice who is looking to further develop their career in a professional and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied client portfolio, providing bookkeeping and VAT services to sole traders and incorporated businesses across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping and VAT clients, including sole traders and limited companies

• Carry out bookkeeping duties using a variety of accounting software, predominantly Xero

• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time

• Review work completed by junior team members and outsourced staff

• Respond to client queries in a professional and timely manner

• Ensure trial balances are accurate and complete before handover to the accounts department

• Process VAT registrations and de-registrations with HMRC

• Maintain strong client relationships and provide high levels of customer service

Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice

• Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge

• Experience managing multiple client deadlines

• Excellent communication and