Bennett Brooks Chartered Accountants, a successful and established accounting practice, are seeking a qualified Accountant to join our team based in Altrincham on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Client Director, the successful candidate will be a newly qualified ACA/ACCA with a minimum of 2 years of working in a practice environment with a full UK driving licence. This role would suit a candidate who is looking for a hands-on, client facing role with a dynamic and growing accountancy practice.
About us
Our mission is to build relationships with our clients, to support them on their business journey and to make a positive difference to their business and their lives. As a forward-thinking accountancy practice, you’ll have access to the very latest software and technologies as we embrace technology to enhance our client experience. We understand the importance of work life balance and prioritise the wellbeing of our employees, with competitive salaries and generous leave policies to ensure we are offering the opportunity of a fulfilling and rewarding career without sacrificing personal commitments. We are committed to using our business as a force for good. By joining our team you’ll be contributing to sustainable and responsible working practices that benefit our clients, the communities we operate in, our environment and our team. Join our team and unlock your full potential!
Purpose of the role
The main purpose of the role is to support portfolio managers and provide professional financial advice and exceptional service to our accounting clients, which comprise mainly of small and medium sized owner managed businesses.
Duties and responsibilities
• Servicing a portfolio of clients
• Tracking job progress and billing targets
• Monitoring deadlines
• Preparation of accounts for limited companies
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Building a positive working relationship with clients and the practice
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Use of computer software including IRIS, Sage, DEXT and Xero
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and on time
• Dealing with any client queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Assisting colleagues and trainees within the team with development and technical advice
• Completing self assessment tax returns
• Undertake such other duties that are required commensurate with the role
The ideal candidate:
• Newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a practice environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to successfully communicate with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial
• Excellent reporting skills
• Confidently able to offer recommendations and advice to our clients.
• Highly competent with outstanding commercial acumen and a solid grasp of business aims and objectives
• Demonstrable experience and a proven track record in a similar role
• A full UK driving licence is essential
Benefits
• 36 days holiday inclusive of public holidays and Christmas closure
• Option to buy/sell holidays
• Employee assistance programme (which includes; Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, Medical Information, CBT & Managerial Support).
• Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover (2x annual salary)
• Option of salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Referral scheme
• Paid volunteer time and an annual charitable donation on your behalf
• Long service enhancements to employer pension contribution and holiday entitlement
• Modern working environment
• Team building and work events
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Location: Altrincham office
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary: £37,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience
