Jobs in Edwalton

A growing and well-established accountancy practice is going through a period of growth and looking to recruit Bookkeeper and Accountant jobs, to join its friendly team, based close to South Derby, Long Eaton, Castle Donington, Ashby and Loughborough. Working with a varied portfolio of SMEs, sole traders and limited companies, there are separate opportunities, one focused on VAT and bookkeeping – the other more around accounts preparation and tax work within a supportive and expanding firm.

Whether your experience is primarily within bookkeeping or you have broader accountancy practice experience preparing accounts and tax returns, this firm can offer relevant and excellent opportunities, in a friendly and growing professional services firm.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality bookkeeping or accounting services depending on experience. You will build strong client relationships, ensure work is completed accurately and on time, and support businesses with their day-to-day financial requirements.

Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities

Managing bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and Dext
Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledgers
Completing bank reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations
Preparing and submitting VAT returns and CIS returns where applicable
Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
Responding to client bookkeeping queries and providing software support where required 

Accountant Job Responsibilities

Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Preparing corporation tax computations and personal tax returns
Reviewing nominal ledgers and ensuring financial records comply with accounting standards
Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial forecasting information
Liaising with clients, HMRC and other third parties regarding accounting and taxation matters
Assisting with internal audit work where required 

Benefits Include

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Modern cloud-based accounting systems and technology
Exposure to a varied client portfolio
Supportive and collaborative working environment 

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper or Accountant looking to join a growing accountancy practice that offers variety, progression and a supportive team culture, this could be the perfect next step in your career