Careers at Purple Accounts Warrington

Award winning Purple Accounts was established in 2007 and is a family run, growing accountancy practice in Warrington and the Isle of Man. 

Our Small Business Centre specialises in helping small businesses with essentials such as accounts, bookkeeping, payroll and VAT – but also to help them grow and achieve their true potential. As Xero Gold Champion Partners, we combine cloud technology with expertise for maximum efficiency and customer experience in a monthly package.

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We are the most 5* reviewed small business accountants in Warrington in Google, Xero Gold Champion Partners and Master Certified Funding Advisors with Capitalise.

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It’s fast paced and customer focused with a wonderful, friendly small team.  Our new office home is in the heart of Stockton Heath - in the former home of George Formby OBE. It's a gorgeous building complete with motorbike in the hall and nods to the great man throughout. 

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CLIENT ACCOUNTANT - closing 31st August 2022

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This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a real impact. It will ideally suit a dynamic, customer focused and enthusiastic individual looking to work closely with small businesses. You'll have freedom to express your own ideas within a modern, future focused environment, where no 2 days are the same.

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You'll be based in our beautiful new offices in the former home of George Formby OBE in Stockton Heath. It's a really special working environment - we love it and you will too.

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Responsibilities

• Welcoming and advising our small business customers

• Provide exemplary levels of customer support and communication

• Managing and taking care of your own portfolio of clients

• Nurturing your client portfolio, identifying key improvement areas

• Identify opportunities to support client business and personal requirements such as funding, debt management, credit control, mortgages and pensions, R&D tax credits etc..

• Supporting other members of the team

• Using to technology to gain efficiencies

• Ensure client accounts are up to date, providing accurate and timely reporting. Maintain sales and purchase ledgers

• Prepare accurate accounts to trial balance

• Bank reconciliations

• Control account reconciliations

• Management Accounts

• Identify and deliver value added services and information to clients

• Prepare VAT returns

• Prepare client payroll

• Ensure that statutory filing deadlines are met and no penalties are received

• Identify legislation changes relevant to clients affecting customers' financial position

• Review client accounts on a periodic basis to ensure that we are providing the best possible service

• Liaise with strategic partners and external 3rd parties

• Proactive attitude towards development of the business

• Identify efficiencies in workflow internally and for clients

• Identify and implement improvements to service levels, quality and speed of information through effective use of technology

The ideal person

• Excellent grasp of double entry accounting principles

• Must be Part Qualified ACCA

• Must have experience in a practice environment

• Knowledge of core accounting principles and be able to apply them

• Excellent use of Xero would be a distinct advantage

• Working knowledge of UK tax

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Be able to work effectively to deadlines

• Be personable and friendly when dealing with customers and colleagues

• Friendly, relaxed telephone and email manner

• Excellent, proactive customer service skills

• Enjoy working as part of a small team

What we offer:

• Salary £30,000 - £40,000 per year depending on experience

• Performance related bonus

• Healthshield benefit after probation

• 28 days leave

• Occasional (well ok regular!) bacon butties and goodies

• Positive and inviting work environment in beautiful brand new offices in the heart of stylish Stockton Heath

• Flexible working hours

• Excellent career prospects within a growing business which genuinely values your career and personal development 

Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

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Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Flexitime

• Wellness programmes

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Application deadline: 31/08/2022

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Apply with your CV and covering letter by clicking the button below.