Accounts Executive
We are Fortus. We’re business advisors and accountants. We’ve honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.
Fortus is growing and changing at quite a pace! We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners and it’s a real team effort. We’re helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.
Our key to achieving this is through our knowledgeable, energetic and agile team who work hard to assist our client’s businesses, helping them not only with their day-to-day business needs but also to build and deliver their business strategies, goals and ambitions.
We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve.
About the role
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on an extensive and broad portfolio of clients supporting the managers in the general accountancy and taxation duties covering bookkeeping services, the preparation of accounts and tax computations.
In essence, the primary objective of the Accounts Executive is to play an integral part within the existing accounts team in delivering compliance services to the client base.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting on a portfolio of clients throughout the year; managing timetables / expectations, anticipating costs, raising fee invoices
- Preparation of year end and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies (including those under FRS102, 1A and 105)
- Preparation of bookkeeping and VAT Returns
- Assisting in the preparation of corporation and personal tax computations
- Utilising and promoting the use of cloud technology within our client base including the conversion of existing clients
- Identifying, researching and helping to resolve technical issues with may arise with clients
- Assisting the team through the preparation of company secretarial filings at Companies House
About you
- Previous experience in a practice environment is essential
- Ideally AAT qualified and working towards either the ACCA or ACA qualification
- Must demonstrate gravitas and impact to earn trust and respect amongst management, the wider team and with clients
- Experience of key accounting packages (such as Xero, SAGE, QuickBooks) and Excel is essential.
- Aligned with our culture and Values
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and a high level of attention to detail
- Good knowledge of UK GAAP and Companies Law
- Exposure to owner managed businesses
- Technical ability with a knowledge of recent developments in relation to accounting and tax compliance (FRS 102 / FRS102 1a / FRS 105)
- Drive and resilience to deliver high levels of customer service
- You will be expected to professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals
What’s on offer?
- Full Study Support
- 23 days holiday
- Company bonus scheme
- Birthday day off
- Agile working
- Flexible bank holidays
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Life Assurance x 3
- Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Salary sacrifice benefits including holiday purchase, cycle to work, tech purchase
- Regular social events
- Friendly and inclusive working environment
Why join us?
At Fortus, we’re more than just a financial services firm - we’re a team that supports ambitious businesses while empowering our people to grow.
You'll help deliver forward-thinking solutions to clients across a range of sectors, supported by deep in-house expertise and a culture built on lasting relationships.
We champion diversity, inclusion, and well-being, and offer clear, tailored career paths backed by continuous learning and leadership development.
With a strong commitment to sustainability and community impact, plus agile working and meaningful rewards, Fortus offers the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, future-focused environment.