Who are MHA Moore and Smalley?

MHA Moore and Smalley is a leading independent provider of accounting, business advisory and wealth management services. We have offices in Preston, Blackpool, East Midlands, Kendal, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester and Southport, with over 300 partners and staff advising clients across the UK. We are also part of a global network of firms, helping clients with international trade matters

Our Mission: Engage with our clients and our people to deliver technical excellence and quality in everything we do.

Our Values:

• Delivering outstanding client service.
• Creating a friendly, positive environment
• Striving to be the best we can be
• Doing the right thing
• Putting something back    

Why work for MHA Moore and Smalley?  

We are a top 50 award winning professional services firm

Part of a national and international network of firms with global opportunities

Clear career opportunities and progression paths

Pay progression linked to role development

We have an excellent reputation for training staff in a friendly and welcoming environment

Focus on work/life balance – flexible working patterns/locations

We are accredited “Investors in People”

Great social life and involvement in community and charitable initiatives

Popular staff social club with subsidised events throughout the year

A diverse work family

Benefits package including: pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits (such as options to buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and dental insurance)

The Role (Key Responsibilities)

Supporting our Corporate Services team to deliver a quality service to a range of clients, the principal duties of this role will be to plan, prepare and undertake accounts assignments for manager/partner review.

The key responsibilities of the role will include:  

• Preparing annual accounts and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and LLP’s.

• Producing planning documents and draft fee budgets.

• Preparing draft tax computations alongside the accounts work.

• Completing internal audit work and drafting reports.

• Liaising with clients in a confident and professional manner.

• Anticipating variances from the budget and communicating this to managers in a timely manner.

• Assisting junior staff where appropriate.

• Preparing draft VAT returns.

• Analysing data and producing accurate reports.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications required    

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, and be a good team player, to ensure the team as a whole meets its objectives.  

To be considered for this position, applicants will need to possess the following:  

•Minimum of two years’ generalist experience in an accounts role, within practice.

• A minimum of 8 GCSE’s (or equivalent) which must include Grade B or above in Maths and English.

• Be A-Level (or equivalent) qualified, ideally in a business related subject.

• Ability to meet deadlines and be proactive.

• Attention to detail and accuracy of work

• Have an aptitude for figures and an interest in business and commerce.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.  

AAT qualified candidates 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.