Accounts Semi Senior

UHY Hacker Young Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accounting firm based in London is seeking a motivated individual to join their team. The role involves preparing financial statements and accounts, assisting managers, and advocating for cloud-based solutions such as Xero. Ideal candidates should possess a strong grounding in accounting, preferably holding a recognised qualification like ACA or ACCA, along with a passion for client service. Additional benefits include a generous holiday allowance and private medical insurance, making it a great opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Subsidised corporate gym membership

Life assurance

Pension scheme arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of VAT and cash flow forecasts.
• Ability to work with a variety of client businesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and accounts.
• Assist managers in preparing accounts for clients.
• Champion cloud accounting solutions, especially Xero.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Experience using cloud software

Experience using Xero

Experience in accountancy practice

Enthusiasm for client service

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA)

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you a self-motivated, hardworking, ambitious person looking for your next challenge? If you are, and you’re looking to join a national operation with international reach, then we have a great role for you, based at our London office near Tower Bridge

Our firm

The UHY Hacker Young Group is a leading network of chartered accountants with 22 offices spanning England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are also a founding member of UHY International, a leading global network, which has over 318 offices in all major global business jurisdictions.

We are a people-first business, and we recognise that you, and the rest of our team, are essential to deliver on our purpose of helping you prosper, whether you are a client, a member of our team, or part of our wider community.

We want you to be challenged, to learn and grow while you’re with us, to have fun in the workplace, work with like-minded individuals, and deliver great services.

Are you looking to join a team that:

• believes in and delivers a culture of work-life balance, with a focus on wellbeing?
• provides a clear career framework and routes to progress?
• understands the importance of rewarding and retaining high calibre teams?
• delivered 20% growth in the last 12 months?

If so we would love to hear from you.

Role overview

The Partners and Staff at UHY in London provide a range of accounting, audit, taxation and management accountancy services to a diverse portfolio of clients. As well as SMEs (Small to Medium-sized Enterprises), we also look after the business concerns of very small entities such as sole-traders and partnerships as well as the affairs of some large businesses with much more complex, technical requirements.

We are looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm who wants to work with a team of people who are focused on our clients and adding value to their businesses using cloud-based accounting.

Experience of cloud products, particularly Xero, would be preferable, although full training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.

Good accounting knowledge and experience, and the ability to apply those skills to different client scenarios, is essential.

Purpose of Role:

• Preparation of financial statements, year-end accounts, other accounting and financial returns (VAT, Management accounts, cash flow forecasts etc)
• The primary focus of the role will be to assist managers and supervisors in preparing accounts for a variety of business. These accounts will be for direct review by managers and partners.
• To have a very strong focus on the benefits to our clients of cloud accounting, specifically Xero, and to help champion Xero for the London office particularly in light of the implications of Making Tax Digital

Working arrangements

The working week: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday) to be worked from 09:30-17:30 with flexibility of hours to meet specific work demands.

Location: Your principle work based is our London Office.

At UHY it’s all about you – our benefits

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays & Compulsory Christmas shutdown counted as part of holiday entitlement )
• Study Package, (where applicable) including TOIL (Time off in Lieu) (TOIL up to AM, Study support only if agreed)
• The ability to ‘purchase’ extra days leave in salary sacrifice
• Private medical insurance at discounted rates
• Private medical insurance (Assistant manager and above)
• Subsidised corporate gym membership at Fitness First
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Season ticket loan (for travel)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Pension Scheme arrangements
• Employee discount platform – UHY Plus
• Cycle to work scheme

Person specifications – Desirable experience and skills

• Cycle to work scheme
• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA) and/or qualified by experience
• To be considered for this role you must have experience in an accountancy practice and an enthusiasm for working with a variety of client businesses.
• Experience in Sage and/or QuickBooks
• Experience using cloud software (Essential)
• Experience using CCH
• Studying towards, or in possession of a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA or equivalent) experience

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