Accounting Senior

5 days ago

Penrith, United Kingdom Armstrong Watson Full time

**About Us**

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.

With approximately 700 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

**The Role**

We are now recruiting for a Business Services Senior to join our Penrith office.

The main elements of this role will include:

- Completing draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
- Completing draft business tax computations ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
- Preparing VAT returns, book keeping assignments and management accounts for clients
- Assisting with the filing of financial statements and corporate tax returns
- Raising appropriate queries for the Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
- Visiting clients' premises when required to assist with various book keeping assignments
- A Full UK Driving Licence
- Either fully AAT qualified already, or be in the process of completing their Level 4 AAT qualification
- Experience of working in an Accounting capacity at an Accountancy Practice
- Either experience of working with clients from within the Agricultural sector, or have an interest in the sector and be keen to work with clients from within it
- Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
- A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
- Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
- Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
- Keen to become part of a dynamic team

**The Benefits**

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

- Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
- Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
- Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
- Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
- Paid flu jabs and eye tests
- Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
- Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
- Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
- Paid professional membership fees
- Charity of the Month
- Colleague of the Month
- Subsidised social events throughout the year

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

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