We are recruiting for a medium sized firm of accountants based in Bedford, who are seeking a Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant to join their growing firm and team. The salary is negotiable and will of course depend on experience and qualification level, so is open within reason. They are looking for someone with accounts preparation experience to join their team, with any knowledge of VAT / bookkeeping and personal tax useful too.

Responsibilities:

Personal and Business Tax work

Accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies

Audit work for larger clients

Bookkeeping on various software packages

Preparation of VAT returns

Preparation of management accounts

Meeting with clients and dealing with any queries they may have, as well as speaking with potential clients

Requirements:

Some tax experience is preferable (but training can be provided).

Accounts preparation experience required

Confidence speaking with clients

Employment terms and benefits:

Flexitime

25 days holiday + Bank holidays + Christmas Eve

Minimum 2 social events every year

Pension - auto-enrolment via salary sacrifice scheme

Medical benefit - after 2 years employment

Death in Service - after 2 years employment

CPD - time given and paid for

Competitive salaries in-line with market rate

Full study support

Free parking