Semi Senior / Senior Accountant

Job Location: Derby

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time/Contract considered

Key Responsibilities:

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  • Preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
  
  
  • Preparation of VAT returns
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations.
  
  
  • Communicate with clients advising of liabilities and general queries as and when required.
  
  
  • Possibility of VAT management including review of work of other members of staff’s work.
  
  
  
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Ideally a minimum of AAT qualifications, but will consider qualified by experience if in the role for a long period of time.


• Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in a practice setting.


• Technical Skills:
  
  
  
  • Proficient in bookkeeping software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero ETC.).
  
  
  • Strong Excel skills.
  
  
  • Experience of Taxcalc would be beneficial
  
  
  
  


• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Attention to Detail: Ability to handle complex and detailed financial data accurately.


• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with various departments.


• Problem-solving: Ability to analyse and resolve financial discrepancies and issues.