Accountant

Accountant / Senior Accountant **Forbes Watson – Lytham St Annes, Lancashire** **Full\-time \| Office\-based \| Competitive Salary DOE** About Forbes Watson Forbes Watson is a modern and growing accountancy practice based in Lytham St Annes, supporting a wide range of SME clients across multiple industries throughout the UK. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients and providing proactive, commercial advice rather than simply focusing on compliance. Our team works closely with business owners to help them grow, improve profitability and navigate the challenges of running a business. We are a forward\-thinking firm with a strong focus on cloud accounting technology, particularly Xero, and we are continuing to grow our client base and services. As part of our continued expansion, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Accountant to join our team. The Role We are looking for a motivated and personable Accountant who can manage a varied portfolio of clients and work closely with business owners on their day\-to\-day accounting and tax matters. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA / ACCA), however we are also open to speaking with candidates who are part\-qualified and have strong practical experience within an accountancy practice environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious firm where you will have genuine client interaction and the opportunity to develop your career. Key Responsibilities * Preparation of year\-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships * Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax returns * Preparation of Self Assessment tax returns * Preparation and review of VAT returns * Supporting clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting queries * Working with Xero and other cloud accounting software * Liaising directly with clients and providing day\-to\-day support * Assisting with management accounts and ad hoc advisory work where required - RequirementsEssential: * Previous experience working within an accountancy practice * Experience preparing accounts and tax returns * Good working knowledge of VAT * Strong knowledge and experience using Xero * Good communication and client relationship skills * Organised with strong attention to detail - Desirable: * ACA / ACCA qualified or part\-qualified * Experience with additional cloud software platforms * Experience managing client relationships independently - What We Offer * Competitive salary depending on experience * Supportive and friendly working environment * Opportunity for career progression within a growing practice * Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries * Modern cloud\-based systems and processes * Ongoing professional development and support with qualifications where applicable * If you are looking to join a progressive and ambitious accountancy firm where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.