7 Accountancy jobs in Bridgend, Cumbria

We are now recruiting for a Business Services Assistant to join our Cockermouth office and wider Business Services Service Line. This role will involve working with a wide range of clients from a number of different sectors, including hospitality, retail, construction and manufacturing. This position is full time, although we would be willing to consider appointing someone on a part time basis if needed. The main elements of this role will include:

• Completing draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
• Completing draft business tax computations ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
• Preparing VAT returns, book-keeping assignments and management accounts for clients
• Assisting with the filing of financial statements and corporate tax returns
• Raising appropriate queries for the Business Services Manager / Manager
Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy. The Candidate In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
• A Full UK Driving Licence (desirable not essential requirement)
  
  Either Level 4 AAT qualified or "qualified by experience". Those with Chartered qualifications (such as ICAS, ACA or ACCA) will also be considered
• Experience of working in an Accounting capacity at an Accountancy practice
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team
  
  Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.
With approximately 700 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees
• Charity of the Month
• Colleague of the Month
• Subsidised social events throughout the year
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further. When you're with us... we're with you. Armstrong Watson