Accountant

Overview

In this short-term role you will support a busy bookkeeping and accountancy practice by preparing management accounts and assisting with year-end work. You work directly with the Director to ensure accuracy, timely delivery, and compliance for a varied client portfolio. You’ll perform reconciliations, review records, and resolve discrepancies, contributing to high-quality client service.

This is an opportunity to apply practice experience in a hands-on, independent role with minimal supervision.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients
• Assist with the preparation of draft year-end accounts
• Review bookkeeping records for accuracy and completeness
• Perform bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support compliance requirements
• Liaise with the Managing Director regarding client work and deadlines
• Provide general accounting and bookkeeping support as required

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice is highly desirable
• Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
• Experience preparing management accounts and draft statutory/year-end accounts
• Confident using accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively

• attention to detail
• problem-solving
• independence
• Xero
• Sage
• QuickBooks