Bennett Brooks & Co Limited, a successful and established accounting practice are seeking an AAT Qualified Accountant to join our busy Altrincham office on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Client Director, the successful candidate will be AAT qualified with at least 3 years’ experience working in an accounting practice environment with a full UK driving licence. This role would suit a candidate who is looking for a hands-on, client facing role with a dynamic and growing accountancy practice, with opportunities to develop and progress within the firm.
Role duties and responsibilities:
- Supporting the accounts portfolio managers to service clients.
- The role will predominantly be a mix of bookkeeping, VAT return preparation, preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, preparation of corporation tax computations and returns.
- Some personal tax although this is not the main focus.
- Building a positive working relationship with clients and the practice.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal procedures.
- Day to day use of computer software including IRIS, Sage, Xero and Quickbooks.
- Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and on time.
- Dealing with any client queries in a timely and efficient manner.
- Undertake such other duties that are required commensurate with the role.
The ideal candidate:
- AAT qualified with excellent practical experience of bookkeeping and accounts.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to successfully communicate with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Sage, Xero, IRIS and Microsoft.
- Works as part of a team.
- Confidently able to offer recommendations and advice to our clients.
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 36 days holiday inclusive of bank/public holidays and Christmas closure
- Option to buy/sell a maximum of 5 days holiday
- Flexible working
- Employee assistance programme (which includes; Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, Medical Information, CBT & Managerial Support).
- Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
- Life assurance cover (2 x annual salary)
- Option of salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Referral scheme
- Paid volunteer time and an annual charitable donation on your behalf
- Long service enhancements to employer pension contribution and holiday entitlement
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: up to £32,500 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Altrincham office
