Finance Assistant jobs in United Kingdom
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Vertu Motors plc
Semi-senior Accountant
Job summary
A dynamic accountancy firm in Burnley is offering an exciting opportunity for a Semi-Senior Accountant. This role is ideal for someone looking to advance from a Junior Accountant position within a fast-growing business. Responsibilities include managing accounts for various clients, preparing financial statements, and supervising junior staff. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including study support for professional qualifications, a pension scheme, and a supportive work environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in accounting practice.
- Proactive approach to client service required.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounts for owner-managed businesses.
- Prepare accounts and financial statements.
- Complete VAT returns accurately.
- Supervise junior staff and address client queries.
Skills
Education
Tools
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make the jump from Junior Accountant to Semi‑Senior Accountant and to join a dynamic, fast‑growing accountancy and business advisory firm, working with an exciting portfolio of clients. You’ll be part of an ambitious company with a goal to become a top 20 UK practice through a strategy of organic growth, alongside targeted mergers and acquisitions.
- Client Management: Work with owner‑managed businesses, including sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
- Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts and financial statements for clients.
- Preparation of Personal tax returns.
- Record Processing: Process client records accurately and efficiently.
- Management Accounts: Prepare management accounts to meet client needs.
- VAT Returns: Complete and check VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
- Supervision of more junior staff.
- Client Support: Address basic client queries and provide support as required.
- Administration: Carry out administrative and ad hoc tasks as needed.
- Accounting Practice Experience background with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
- Knowledge of IRIS, Xero and Sage is preferred.
- AAT4 qualification or someone starting ACCA Studies.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to client service.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
- Proactive and results‑oriented, with a focus on delivering value to the business.
- A collaborative team player.
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment to ensure you excel in your role and enjoy being part of our team:
- Holiday and Leave: Holiday allowance of 24 days plus bank holidays.
- Pension & Financial: Company pension scheme with employer contributions to help you plan for the future. We also offer death in service cover for your peace of mind.
- Free onsite parking
- Professional Development: Study support for ACA/ACCA, plus continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development. We invest in our people and will support your career growth.
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