The Accountants Online

17/11/2025

Software Bank Feeds are not always perfect. Things go wrong and from time to time bank feeds can miss or even duplicate transactions. This is why your accountant asks for your bank statements even when there is an automatic bank feed in place.

05/09/2025

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is coming soon — and we’re here to help you stay compliant and confident.

From April 2026, many sole traders and landlords must maintain digital records and submit quarterly income updates to HMRC.

This is a big change.

We’ll help you:
✅ Choose and set up the right software
✅ Submit updates and final annual statements
✅ Get tax and business advice that's relevant to you

Send a message to learn more

01/09/2025

We have a vacancy:

Client Support - Bookkeeping, VAT and Payroll Services

We are looking for someone with previous accounting or practice experience to join our small team.

This is an office based role and it is essential for you to be based in or close to East Lancashire.

Key responsibilities:
Bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
Preparing draft VAT returns
Providing payroll services to clients
Preparing business accounts up to review stage
Communicating with clients by email, phone or in person
Communicating with HMRC by phone
Participating in team meetings
Ad hoc assistance with other tasks and general office duties as necessary

We are looking for:
AAT Level 3 or 4 or equivalent, or currently studying towards
Proficiency in cloud bookkeeping software
Proficiency in Office 365 - Outlook, Excel, Word
A good understanding of accounting principles
Some basic tax knowledge
Ideally - relevant recent experience in the use of payroll software
A good working knowledge of VAT (required for bookkeeping work)
An interest in future tech development, with adaptability to learn new systems and processes
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Good organisational skills

Working Hours and Salary

This role is open to part-time, full time or flexible hours - with a minimum requirement of 20 hours per week.

Salary negotiable from £25,000 (pro rata for part time), depending on previous experience.

Send a message to learn more

11/08/2025

Job Opportunity : Practice Accounting Role

We are looking for a person with relevant accounting or practice experience to join our small team.

This is an office based role and it is essential for you to be local to East Lancashire.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Providing payroll services to clients
Preparing business accounts to review stage
Communicating with clients by email, phone or in person
Communicating with HMRC by phone
Participate in team meetings
Ad hoc assistance with other tasks and general office duties as necessary

Who we are looking for:

AAT Level 4 or equivalent (or QBE), currently studying towards will be considered
Proficiency in cloud software, excel and outlook
Good understanding of accounting principles
Basic tax knowledge
Experience in the use of payroll software
Working knowledge of VAT
Interest in future tech development, with adaptability to learn new systems and processes
Previous experience in a similar role
Positive attitude
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Good organisational skills

Working Hours and Salary:

This role is open to part-time, full time or flexible hours - with a minimum requirement of 20 hours per week.
Salary is negotiable from £25,000 (pro rata part time), and will depend on level of previous experience.

To apply send CV to: [email protected]