Accounts Technician

Job details
Location: Hillsborough, BT26 (office based)
Job type: Full time, permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About Everest Chartered Accountants
Everest is a growing, modern accountancy practice based in Royal Hillsborough, serving a wide and diverse client base across Northern Ireland. We pair genuine technical expertise with the latest cloud technology to give our clients a first class service. As we grow, we are looking for a talented Bookkeeper / Accounts Technician to join our friendly and supportive team.

The role
This is a varied, hands on role at the heart of the practice. You will look after bookkeeping, VAT and payroll for a broad portfolio of clients, working with modern cloud software and a team who are always happy to share knowledge. No two clients are the same, so you will build real breadth of experience.

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a varied client base, from sole traders and landlords to limited companies across many sectors
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital
• Running payrolls from start to finish, including RTI submissions, statutory payments and pension auto enrolment
• Reconciling bank accounts and sales and purchase ledgers
• Posting journals and maintaining nominal ledgers
• Liaising directly with clients to gather information, answer queries and build strong working relationships
• Working with cloud accounting software such as Xero, alongside bookkeeping and payroll tools
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc accounts and reporting tasks as required

About you
Essential:

• IATI qualified as a minimum (further qualified candidates are also welcome to apply)
• Proven experience in bookkeeping, VAT and payroll, ideally within an accountancy practice
• Confident using cloud accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A professional, client focused approach and clear communication skills
• Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience of a practice environment serving multiple clients
• Working knowledge of Xero
• Exposure to CIS and management reporting

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Workplace pension
• Private health insurance
• Ongoing training and support towards further qualifications
• Modern, cloud based systems that make your working day easier
• A supportive, friendly team and genuine variety in your work

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work full time at our office in Hillsborough?

Work Location: In person