Accountant

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. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)