Business Services Advisor

The opportunity

With a minimum of two years’ current/recent practice experience you will be looking for a new challenge. You may well be an AAT finalist/qualified or commenced ACCA/ACA studies, or indeed qualified by experience. In this general practice role, your main tasks will include preparation of statutory accounts, business tax computations and some involvement with bookkeeping/VAT/management accounts. If you have audit assignment experience then that would be a bonus! In return we can offer you a competitive package of benefits in a supportive environment, with a focus on develop your skills to progress your chosen career.

Newark, Sleaford
Full Time
Accounts
Competitive
37.5 hrs / wk
ASAP

general responsibilities

  • Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies with minimal assistance on a day to day basis
  • Preparation of business tax computations and associated schedules
  • Working within the accounts team you will help service a portfolio of clients, dealing with year-end and other ad-hoc issues throughout the year
  • Occasionally assisting with management accounts, book-keeping and VAT returns for clients if required
  • Assist with audit assignments if required
  • Advising clients on most suitable accounting software solutions for their businesses
  • General office duties to ensure our clients are serviced to a high standard

skills and qualities

  • Minimum of two years’ proven experience in accountancy practice in an accounts only or multi disciplined role
  • AAT qualified / finalist; or may have commenced ACCA/ACA studies – or qualified by experience
  • Commercially aware
  • Focused on meeting deadlines through effective time management
  • Proficient and confident with IT
  • Clean driving licence with access to a car for business use

desirable skills

  • Experienced in working with a wide-ranging portfolio of clients
  • Experience of professional networking
  • Experience of Cloud Accounting software

personal skills

  • Motivated and committed to provide an excellent service to both clients and colleagues
  • Enthusiastic and desire to succeed
  • Driven to develop skills
  • Excellent organisational skills – a “finisher”
  • A strong team-player
  • A self-confident communicator – excellent verbal and written communication skills

working conditions and package

  • 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual leave trading scheme *
  • Support towards relevant professional qualifications (where relevant)
  • Salary dependant on experience
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Healthplan cashback scheme
  • Permanent health insurance scheme *
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Wellbeing support

Apply for this role

To apply for this role, include your CV and covering letter telling us why you want to work for Wright Vigar and detailing your experience.

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