Corporate Services
Southport
Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Competitive salary and benefits package after qualifying period (including life assurance and flexible benefits)

Supporting the Corporate Services team to deliver a quality service to a portfolio of clients, the principal duties of this role will include:

• data analysis
• preparing draft accounts
• preparing draft tax computations for review
• assisting with the planning, field work and completion of statutory audits for a variety of industries
• completing audit/accounts work in a timely fashion
• working in an ethical and professional manner

We are seeking a candidate who is committed to providing outstanding client service, whilst concurrently taking responsibility for their own progression and development. The successful applicant will need to be able to plan and prioritise their own workload, be able to communicate with clients and colleagues in a professional manner, have the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner and be a good team player, to ensure the team as a whole meets its objectives.

To be considered for this position, our ideal candidate will:

• be part ACA/ACCA qualified or fully qualified AAT (or equivalent)
• have a minimum of 2 years’ generalist accounts experience within practice
• have a good knowledge of auditing, preparing accounts under FRS and basic tax principles, including corporation tax and deferred tax
• have a good understanding of auditing principles and practical experience
• be highly numerate
• have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to tailor communication appropriately
• be a competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel
• understand the importance of Client Service
• have a solutions focussed attitude
• have good organisational skills and be attentive to detail
• be enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile

Whilst not essential, candidates with experience of SAGE Line 50 or cloud accounting packages (for example QuickBooks and Xero) will be prioritised.

We are looking to recruit as soon as possible and will make an appointment as soon as a suitable candidate is found.