Practice Accountant, Outskirts of Liverpool City Centre, Free Parking, Flexi-time, Hybrid (3 office, 2 home)

Practice Accountant - Description:

A progressive firm of chartered accountants based on the outskirts of Liverpool, is looking to recruit a ACA / ACCA Finalist or Recently qualified Practice Accountant to join their professional and friendly team.  The firm offers a flexible, family friendly, hybrid working environment and is run by experienced, down-to-earth directors with a modern approach. 

Their culture genuinely stands out in the market: flexible and output-focused, trusted to manage your day (no micromanagement), autonomy and a clear route to portfolio ownership as you settle in. 

A xero gold partner, they represent a broad client base, alongside a few niche and interesting sectors including media, technology, celebrities and property. 

Reporting to the Directors, the Practice Accountant will build up to taking responsibility for a portfolio of individuals, owner managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients with turnovers up to the audit threshold.  Ideally, within 6-12 months, you will develop into being the first point of contact for the clients, dealing with day-to-day queries alongside ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and to deadline.

Practice Accountant - Responsibilities include:

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies mainly FRS 105, some FRS 102 1A
• Produce corporation tax computations and returns, plus personal tax work for business owners/directors
• Support clients with management accounts, VAT returns and general SME advice
• Review juniors’ work depending on level and help with their development
• Build long-term client relationships and become a trusted point of contact

Practice Accountant - Benefits:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that offers a competitive salary which is negotiable DOE, free parking, flexi-time and hybrid working.

You’ll build strong client relationships and, typically within 6–12 months, move towards managing your own portfolio once you’re confident with the client base.

Essential Requirements:

• Nearly / newly qualified ACA or ACCA, or strong QBE / AAT with solid practice experience
• A strong background in accounts preparation and taxation experience, gained from general practice.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of a variety of accounting packages including IRIS, Sage and Xero
• Confident and professional manner
• Applications from both Qualified, finalist and QBE practice accountants will be considered.

Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me who is not already registered as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral’s probation period.

The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in permanent and contract practice assignments including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior / Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate / Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior/Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior/Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A/Payroll Bureau/Practice Managers

Contact information

Kirsti Vaisto