Accountant

Watford - Hybrid

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a full-time Accountant to join their team at their Watford office. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a professional and dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute across various financial functions.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing accounts and VAT submitting personal and corporate tax returns returns for sole traders, companies, and partnerships.
• Compiling and submitting personal and corporate tax returns.
• Providing client management accounting services (knowledge of Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks is advantageous but not essential).
• Accurately inputting and updating financial data.
• Processing journals and finalising accounts.
• Supervising accounts work completed by others, including outsourced providers.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA (continuing studies is not mandatory), or
• AAT Level 4 certification, or
• Equivalent experience in accounting.

• Educated to BTEC or A-Level standard.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• A proactive approach to work, with flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage workloads and meet tight deadlines.

The role offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Annual Bonus: A Christmas bonus equivalent to one week’s salary.
• Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment (Employer: 5%; EE: 3%)
• Private Medical Insurance: Available after 3 months of service (a taxable benefit).
• Death in Service Cover: Equivalent to 4x salary.
• Income Protection Scheme: Non-contributory and available after 3 months of service.
• Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (excluding bank Holidays), with 3 days typically allocated for Christmas/New Year.