Accountant

  • Job Reference: Xpress/JF/1586
  • Date Posted: 23 April 2024
  • Recruiter: Xpress Recruitment
  • Location: Glasgow
  • Salary: £27,000 to £33,000
  • Sector: Finance & Revenue, Apprenticeship, Facility Management, Administration, Customer Service
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

The Place:

Our client is an established family run accountancy practice in Renfrewshire, just outside Glasgow, who pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their diverse clientele. With a focus on transparency, clarity and accuracy, they strive to provide their clients with a positive experience at every interaction.

 

The Job:

As an accountant within our client’s practice, you will play a pivotal role within the team, managing client relationships, ensuring timely documentation and delivering accurate financial insights. From preparing annual accounts for limited companies to assisting with tax returns and providing invaluable advisory services, your expertise will contribute to their clients' success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage client relationships, ensuring a positive experience
  • Communicate financial concepts in clear, non-technical language
  • Prepare workpapers and ensure balance sheet accuracy
  • Utilise software such as Taxfiler, Iris, Xero, Sage, SAP and NetSuite
  • Draft client communications explaining financial results
  • Review workpapers for accuracy and provide guidance to team members
  • Assist with bookkeeping, VAT queries and ad hoc tasks

 

The Person:

This role would suit a part qualified accountant looking to work within a practice environment and enjoy the variety of working within many businesses across differing industries. Our client is looking for someone with:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in practice accounting (preferred)
  • Part-qualified or qualified via a UK institute
  • Proficiency in Xero software preferred
  • Strong tax knowledge, including CGT and VAT
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and analytical mindset
  • Ability to work independently, meeting deadlines with efficiency
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

 

The Benefits:

  • Competitive salary for the role in the region of £27000-£33000 depending on experience
  • On site parking
  • Career growth and development through ongoing training

 

If you are interested in a career in Accountancy this is an excellent opportunity for you to grow and develop your career with an established Accountancy Practice. Please send your CV today and I will be in contact with you asap.

 

Xpress Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. All candidates registering with Xpress Recruitment will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in UK and any relevant qualifications and references.