Accountant

Location: Cheshire (Office-Based / Hybrid Depending on Business Needs)
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent (16 hours per week +)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

About the Role

An established and growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its team initially 2 days a week with the potential to become 3. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and providing high-quality accounting support to businesses and individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Complete corporation tax, self-assessment, and other tax compliance work.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Manage bookkeeping and financial record maintenance for clients.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports.
• Support clients with accounting queries and provide practical financial guidance.
• Assist with year-end and month-end processes.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and professional advisers.
• Maintain compliance with current accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and client service delivery.
• Digitalising the business

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, accounts preparation, and tax compliance.
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies and sole traders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Desirable

• ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification (or studying towards qualification).
• Experience using cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
• Knowledge of UK VAT and corporation tax regulations.
• Experience managing a client portfolio.

Key Skills

• Financial reporting
• Accounts preparation
• Tax compliance
• Bookkeeping
• Client relationship management
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Attention to detail

If you feel this role is for you, we''d love to hear from you!

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