Accounts Executive

Accounts Executive

Full Time, Permament Competitive York

About us

Fortus is a fast-growing firm of accountants and business advisors based in Yorkshire, working with ambitious businesses that want more than just the numbers. We combine high-quality financial expertise with practical, forward-thinking advice to help our clients make better decisions and achieve their wider business goals.

As we continue to grow, so does our team. Supporting more business owners across Yorkshire is a collective effort, and collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. Our people are curious, energetic and solution-focused - going beyond day-to-day delivery to make a real difference for our clients. 

This is The Fortus Way: being genuinely client-obsessed, straightforward and open, always looking for smarter ways to do things, and bringing energy, enthusiasm and resilience to everything we do - while having fun along the way.

Reporting to: David Avery Accounts Manager

About the role 

The successful candidate will join Fortus to work across a diverse and varied portfolio of clients, supporting managers with a wide range of accountancy and taxation services. This includes bookkeeping, preparation of accounts, and tax computations, offering exposure to meaningful, hands-on work from day one. At its core, the Accounts and Business Advisory Services Executive role is about being a valued member of our collaborative accounts team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality compliance services and building trusted relationships with our clients. 

What you'll be doing

Client and portfolio support

• Supporting a portfolio of clients throughout the year, managing deadlines, expectations, and fee processes
• Building positive relationships with clients and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner 

Accounts, tax and compliance 

• Preparing year-end and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, including FRS 102, 1A and 105
• Preparing bookkeeping records and VAT returns
• Assisting with corporation tax computations
• Supporting company secretarial filings and statutory submissions to Companies House 

Technology, teamwork and problem solving 

• Using and promoting cloud accounting solutions, including supporting client transitions to digital platforms
• Identifying and helping to resolve technical issues, escalating where appropriate
• Working collaboratively with managers and the wider team to deliver high quality compliance services 

About you  

• AAT qualified and working towards ACCA or ACA qualification
• Experience using key accounting software packages such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, along with a good working knowledge of Excel
• A solid understanding of UK GAAP and Companies Law
• Knowledge of current accounting and tax compliance standards, including FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues and clients
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Awareness of recent developments in accounting and tax compliance 

Working arrangements 

• Location: The role will be based in our York office, with the requirement to work from any of our other Yorkshire based sites as needed
• This is a full time (37.5 hrs per week) permanent role, with flexibility to work outside of standard hours if required

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Study support
• Company bonus scheme
• 232.5 hours holiday entitlement
• Birthday day off
• Flexible bank holidays
• Agile working
• Medicash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme Group Life Assurance x3
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Salary sacrifice benefits including holiday purchase, cycle to work, tech purchase, EV car scheme
• Regular social events
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• On-site parking (York & Scarborough)

Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Fortus here.

At Fortus, we’re building teams made up of different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking - because we know that diversity makes us stronger and helps us do our best work. We want you to feel comfortable being yourself here, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you during the application process. 

And if you don’t tick every single box in the job description, don’t let that put you off. If the role excites you and you feel you could add value to our team, we’d love to hear from you.
 

How to apply 

Think this sounds like your next move? Click “Apply Now” below and send us your CV and covering letter.

If you would like any further information about the role, please feel free to contact us at recruitment@fortus.co.uk, and a member of the People Team will be happy to help.

For more information or to apply please email recruitment@fortus.co.uk

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