Average Business Accountant salary in the UK

Hales Group are thrilled to be working on behalf of our client who are seeking an Accountant to support their busy practice in Lowestoft. In this role, you will be responsible for covering all aspects of year end accounts production, tax return preparation, bookkeeping and VAT returns.Main duties will include: Responsible for covering all aspects of year end accounts productionTax return preparationBookkeepingVAT ReturnsLook after a small amount of clients, reporting directly to a partner. The successful Accountant will have demonstrable experience of the following: Previous experience working in practice is essentialAAT qualified or QBE ( although applications will also be considered from ACA / ACCA qualified)The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbally. Adaptable to change and committed to ongoing learning and professional development to stay current in their field.Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. LOCATION: Lowestoft HOURS: Full-TimeDURATION: PermanentPAY: £Competitive SalaryIf you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to succeed in this position, please apply with your current CV. Why work through Hales Group? All our Consultants are committed and qualified in what they do and have been operating in Lowestoft for many years. We treat candidates as our customers and try to find the right job solution for you.Hales Group Ltd collects and keeps information from applicants, so that we can monitor our recruitment process, ensure compliance with the Equal Opportunities policy, and when appropriate send you details of future job opportunities. We keep your name and address, and details of your application. If you do not want us to do this please contact your local branch.

Robert Half Cambridge are partnered with a business in Huntingdon in their search for an Accountant to join their Finance Department. This role will undertake all aspects of the UK financial management, including providing accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget, and forecasts preparation. This role will offer hybrid working after the candidate has passed their probation period. Responsibilities: Manage all accounting operations including financial Nominal ledger, Sales, Purchase ledgers stock and Purchase order processingFixed asset reconciliationSupport Preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances with coordination of EU Finance DirectorPrepare and report timely monthly financial pack.Coordinate with External auditors and EU Finance director draft preparation of regulatory reportingResearch technical accounting issues for compliancePreparation of month-end financial accountsPrepare and manage Year end external auditor finance review. Skills and qualifications: 5+ years of overall combined accounting and financial experienceOutstanding experience using Computer software systems to support the development of software structure and financial information reporting.Thorough knowledge and experience in emergency management and risk planning.Exceptional knowledge of Financial UK standards and procedures. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

Commercial Accountant - £200 - £250 per day - Camberley - 30 hours per week - Hybrid I am currently recruiting for an exciting business based in Camberley who require a Commercial Accountant to cover for a busy period. Key Duties and Responsibilities Prepare timely monthly consolidation reports and financial statementsPerform variance analysis and provide financial reportingCoordinate budgeting based on our P&L and sales projectionsMaintain a full year forecast against budget, including working closely with Project Managers to monitor services revenues on a weekly basisMaintain a rolling 12-month cash flow forecastPrepare annual audit file and statutory accountsLiaise with the group auditorsVAT returnsPrepare corporation tax calculations and ensure instalments are paid as requiredGeneral journal entriesSupervise and support the Business Administrator to fulfil their responsibilities: General bookkeepingAccounts payableBank reconciliationsInvoicingCredit controlBenefits & holidayHR administrationPayroll processingUtilisation reporting Support the sales team with information required for sales proposals, and ensure a formal handover is completed for new customers to ensure correct invoicingEnsure all employees receive relevant statutory payroll documents (P45, P60, P11D) and all pension regulations are complied withManage the vehicle salary sacrifice and cycle to work schemesEnsure compliance with all government and tax authoritiesProvide financial analysis on an ad-hoc basis Qualifications Include: 5 years of accounting work experienceStrong communication skills and ability to partner with all levels of a global businessAdvanced Excel skills would be highly beneficialProven ability to manage multiple prioritiesCan work in a team environment and independentlyStrong organization along with time management skills Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself