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Business Services Accountant

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HAYS

2024-10-01 02:32:14

Job location Saxmundham, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Banking & Financial Services

Job description

Business Services Accountant job in Saxmundham. Qualified or Qualified by Experience

Qualified ACA/ACCA or Qualified by experience Accountant required to join the Business Services team within a leading Accountancy Practice in Saxmundham (hybrid)

About the teamThe Business Services team support small and medium-sized businesses in a variety of sectors and business structures including limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, not-for profit organisations/charities, and professional firms. The team provide a mix of services which cover bookkeeping, management accounts, year-end accounts preparation, personal & corporate tax, and other accounting matters, meaning they can offer you exposure to a broad portfolio of work. They pride themselves on being an approachable, supportive, friendly and sociable team.

About the role

  • This role provides great opportunities for personal and career development, growth and progression.
  • The role will predominantly involve preparing financial accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, along with corporation and personal tax compliance.
  • You will liaise directly with clients to clear queries as well as meetings to discuss the financial statements, provide additional advice & guidance as they may require, and generally building relationships as a trusted professional advisor.
  • You will also assist with the development of trainees, including reviewing their work and providing feedback.
  • The successful candidate will need to be equally effective in working both as part of a team, and alone, either within our office or at client sites.


Essential Skills and experience:
  • You should hold the ICAEW/ACCA qualification or be able to demonstrate that you are qualified by experience to a similar level.
  • A high level of IT proficiency and the ability to use various packages, in particular MS Office (Word, Excel), Xero, Quickbooks and Sage. Prior experience of CCH software would be useful.
  • A minimum of 2 years of previous (recent) experience within a UK accountancy practice environment, in a role involving frontline contact with clients.
  • Previous involvement in accounts preparation work and tax returns for both unincorporated and corporate clients.
  • Excellent communication skills: confident and articulate in dealing with a wide range of clients.
  • Tenacious, thorough and self-motivated attitude with an expert eye for detail, good organisational skills and the ability to identify and deal with potential issues.
  • Competent in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
  • A proven track record of working to deadlines and effectively handling multiple priorities, with a positive attitude to problem-solving and working in a small team.
  • Must have UK driving licence and own transport to facilitate visits to client sites.

  • The package includes;
  • Competitive salary
  • Study support
  • Flexible working
  • Dress for your diary
  • Death in service
  • Cycle to work
  • Free parking
  • Health care
  • Holiday purchase
  • Contributory pension
  • Private medical
  • Shopping discounts
  • Sick pay
  • Well-being support
  • Social events
  • Interested? Please apply on line or contact Cara Whyte at Hays or #

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