Ashley Kate HR & Finance
Accountant

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Role Overview
Ashley Kate HR & Finance are working with a successful and growing accountancy practice who is looking for an Accountant to join its team. This role is ideal for an experienced practice accountant who can work independently, manage their own workload, and build strong relationships with clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Producing self-assessment tax returns
- Preparing management accounts
- Managing a portfolio of approximately 100 clients
- Liaising directly with clients and providing accounting support
- Assisting with audits where required
- Using software including TaxCalc, Xero and IRIS
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About You
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
- Strong experience preparing year-end accounts
- Experience with personal tax returns and management accounts
- Audit experience or exposure is advantageous
- Confident using accounting software such as Xero, IRIS, Sage or QuickBooks
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proactive, self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative
- Friendly, approachable and client-focused


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Benefits
- £30,000 - £40,000 salary depending on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- On-site parking
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for development
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