Accounts Technician (Practice)

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Technician to join our growing team at AP&Co.

You’ll play an integral role in supporting a wide range of clients and helping us deliver the high-quality, personal service for which we are known.

If you enjoy preparing accounts, solving client queries and working as part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is:

• Full Time.
• 37.5 hours a week.
• Office based with occasional work from home available.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Reporting directly to the Director.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Tax

• Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare corporation tax returns, self-assessment and partnership tax returns.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and MTD returns.
• Support clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting software.

Client Interaction & Compliance

• Liaise directly with clients to request information and resolve queries.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding client matters and enquiries.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained and deadlines are met.
• Build strong relationships with clients through a professional and responsive service.

General Support

• Assist with administrative and ad-hoc tasks as required to support the wider team.

Skills & Attributes

• AAT Level 4 qualified, part-qualified ACCA/ACA or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• Experience working within an accountancy practice is essential, with a minimum of two years' experience preferred.
• Candidates should be comfortable preparing accounts and tax returns with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional and friendly manner.
• Experience in a client facing role.
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload supported by the wider team.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with cloud accounting software. Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, TaxCalc etc. is an advantage.

What’s on offer

• Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per year depending on experience.
• Flexitime as standard to suit your needs and commitments.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Opportunities to grow within the business as we continue to expand.
• Relaxed and friendly working environment.
• Relaxed dress code.
• Regular lunches with the team.
• Free on-site car parking.

About AP&Co.

AP&Co. is a growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. We pride ourselves on offering a personal, down-to-earth service to a varied portfolio of clients, from local businesses to individuals and growing enterprises.

Our team is friendly, experienced and committed to supporting each other. As we continue to grow, this new Accounts Technician role will play an important part in delivering our high standards.

Applications

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