Qualified Accountant

People with Energy are pleased to be supporting and industry leading client with their recruitment of a Qualified Accountant to join their Colchester team. This is a pivotal role in the business with a high degree of autonomy, reporting to the practice owner. This new role will ensure a high level of technical expertise and quality service is provided to an expanding client base. It is anticipated that the right candidate will play a significant part in growing the business with good opportunities to progress within the business.

The role will provide:

* A varied workload with a diverse client base including local businesses and individuals

* Opportunities to liaise with clients at all levels and manage a portfolio of clients

* Excellent ongoing training and CPD

* Opportunity to develop the practice, assist staff and enhance processes and systems

* A national network proving technical and business development support

* Develop marketing leading services with latest practice software

* Opportunity to meet potential new clients

* Assisting with practice management and deputising for practice owner

The suitable candidate must have:

* ICAEW / ACCA qualification or equivalent

* Extensive practice experience

* Good up to date technical knowledge

* Excellent communication skills and be able to develop relationships with clients

* Ability to take responsibility for all aspects of technical work

* Good IT experience including practice management software, Quickbooks, Sage and Xero

* Ability to adapt to new software, systems and regulatory changes

Work will include providing the Full range of accountancy work including:

* Limited company accounts

* Sole traders

* Self-assessment tax returns

* Quarterly VAT returns

* Payroll / CIS

Salary will be dependent on experience and Part Qualified Accountants also considered

For more information, please apply and one of our consultants will contact you