Jobs in Church Crookham

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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