Management Accountant, Bookkeeping & VAT

We’re seeking a motivated individual to become part of our Accounting Services team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience in practice, a professional transitioning from industry, or someone early in their accountancy career seeking a fresh challenge.

Our team delivers a variety of outsourced services to clients, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts. You’ll also support our main accounts department with accounts preparation.

This is a full-time, office-based role (38.75 hours per week), with flexibility around start and finish times.

The role will involve working within a growing team and offer the opportunity to shape the cloud accounting services offered by the firm, including Xero, QBO and Sage Accounting.

Duties will include:

Management Accounts Services

• Bookkeeping client records as part of management accounts services
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of periodic management accounts for clients
• Desktop review of client records, including advising clients of corrections needed or updating client records as required
• Assisting clients with general accounting and cloud software queries both remotely and at client premises
• Answering related queries and providing assistance and reassurance to clients – we very much see ourselves as an extension of our client’s financial accounting solution. A ‘here to help’ attitude is essential
  
  

Cloud Accounting Services (Xero)

• Advising on improving efficiencies and best use of cloud and connected technologies
• Preparation of system reviews and quotations for consultancy services
• On-boarding clients and data migration from existing accounting systems to Xero/ QBO/ Sage Accounting
• Set up and configuration of software
• Training clients on cloud software
• Suggesting improvements to financial systems
  
  

The ideal candidate will have:

• A friendly, helpful, ‘team player’ disposition
• A positive attitude, problem solving, patience and understanding of different learning styles
• The ability to work both alone, with clients and in a team – clear communication skills including keeping respective parties up to date with progress
• Adaptability, being responsive to changing deadlines and priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Although predominantly office based, the role may require you to occasionally travel to other offices
• Ability to drive and own or have access to a vehicle. Although predominantly office based, the role may require you to occasionally travel to other offices
  
  

Experience required:

• Extensive experience using Xero for at least 2 years
• Experience working in an accountancy practice (not essential)
• Sound understanding of accounts preparation
• Experience providing training on a one to one or larger group basis
• AAT qualifications, we have study support available
  
  

We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment to ensure you excel in your role and enjoy being part of our team:

• Salary: Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience
• Holiday and Leave: Holiday allowance of 28 days increasing by 2 days after 2 years up to 33 days after 4+ years (including bank holidays)
• Pension & Financial: Company pension scheme with employer contributions to help you plan for the future. We also offer death in service cover for your peace of mind
• Professional Development: Continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development. We invest in our people and will support your career growth, including potential progression to senior management roles
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible start and finish times between to suit your circumstances
• Employee Assistance Programme: Legal financial support and 24 hour health line
• Reward Gateway: Access to discounts from many retailers, gyms and services
• Team Culture: Be part of a friendly, professional team that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing. You’ll join a firm where your ideas are heard and your contributions are valued
  
  

We look forward to hearing from you. Join us and play a key role in supporting local businesses

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As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.