Job description
Permanent | Part-time | SWA20
Are you looking to work somewhere where your time, expertise and hard work are valued and respected? Where you have the freedom to choose where and when, and how you work while still being supported and mentored? At Swift Accountancy, we support our client businesses as a whole, and we believe in doing the same for our team members.
Swift Accountancy is a young, family-run business which has gone from strength to strength since its formation in 2020. With steady growth comes the opportunity to expand, and we are looking for a qualified accountant to grow with us. Initially a part-time position, but with a strong potential for the role to develop for the right person.
As a workplace, here is some of what we have to offer:
- Flexibility in where and when you work
- Support to work with autonomy and independence
- Trusting you to work efficiently without timesheets
- The prioritising of your development and well-being
- Respect for your work-life balance and personal commitments
- Personal training and mentorship as required
- A bright and airy office space set in the beautiful countryside.
We are looking for someone to undertake the following tasks:
- Finalising company/charity accounts ready for partner review
- Preparing and finalising VAT returns generated in-house and by clients
- Produce tax returns for individuals and companies
- Supporting clients on various accounting software packages with training and bookkeeping
- Using add-ons and third-party apps, and other technology to streamline services and systems
- General administration as required.
Initially, the role offered is for 24 hours per week, with a starting salary of £19,050 - 23,000 (£32,000 - £39,000 fte). Training and development, as well as occasional reconnection days, will take place at our office in Great Chart, but otherwise, you are free to work remotely.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have five or more years experience working in UK accountancy practice
- Be able to prepare a set of year-end accounts for sole traders, companies or charities
- Review a VAT return and process submission with minimal assistance
- Be certified and experienced with Xero, knowing how to input data, generate reports and troubleshoot common queries
- Have experience with and knowledge of QuickBooks and FreeAgent, and are certified with them, or are willing to become certified with our support
- Have experience with customer service and in training others. Have excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanour.
If you think this is the role for you, please submit a CV and cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for us.