The role:

Our small but expanding firm of Chartered Accountants require an Assistant Accountant to help manage our increasing workload in this client facing role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a general practice environment and willing to work 2-3 days a week directly with clients providing onsite support within their offices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a select number of clients and their day to day bookkeeping requirements using cloud and desktop based software packages.
• Assist with producing monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Preparing VAT compliance work.
• Preparation of accounting data to trial balance.
• Manage monthly payrolls that will vary in size and complexity.
• Communication with clients to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• General administrative duties as and when required.

Requirements:

• Ideally AAT qualified with minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a general practice environment or professional services industry.
• Proven bookkeeping skills with proficiency in using Sage, VT and Microsoft Office packages.
• Working knowledge of current VAT rules and regulations, and bookkeeping requirements for small businesses.
• Working knowledge of Payroll Taxes.
• Motivated and comfortable to work independently and as part of a team.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday
• Company pension
• Flexible working (after completion of probationary period)