Part-Qualified Accountant - Independent Firm, Colchester
$30,000–$40,000 year
On-siteSudbury Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP and IFRS. Maintain client accounts through bookkeeping, reconciliations, and ledger updates using cloud platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. Accurately prepare and submit VAT returns, PAYE, and CIS filings on schedule. Assist with corporate and personal tax returns, support audit engagements by gathering documentation, and deliver timely management accounts and cash flow forecasts. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while working closely with clients to resolve queries and improve financial processes. Progress toward full ACA or ACCA qualification with regular support and tracking.
Required Qualifications
- Part-qualified Accountant
- AAT Level 4 qualification with active progress toward ACA or ACCA
- Relevant experience in accounts practice or a similar accounting environment, preferably in a small to medium-sized firm
- Solid knowledge of UK tax rules, including VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax
- Proficiency in cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong time management
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Valid right to work in the UK
- Actively pursuing ACA or ACCA with documented evidence of progress (e.g., passed exams, current study plan)
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