Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant with previous experience working in an Accountancy practice environment?
(*This client will consider Full or Part Time)
Our client is a thriving and well-established accountancy practice that likes to do things a little differently. You'll be joining an established team of practice professionals with a huge focus on TEAM!!!
With a strong focus on client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships, they take great pride in providing comprehensive financial support and business advice to their clients...they're certainly more than just your Accountant!
Let's start with the good stuff:
In addition to a competitive salary, they're offering:
- Flexible working hours ranging from 20 to 37.5 hours per week, to accommodate your needs.
- Competitive salary in the range of £25,000-£30,000 FTE, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Engaging work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
- 4 x Life Cover
- Increased Holiday entitlement with service
Here's what you'll be doing:
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting their clients with a diverse range of needs, ensuring the smooth operation of their accounting processes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of small sole trader accounts
- Processing and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Conducting bank reconciliations and managing petty cash transactions.
- Preparing VAT returns and assisting with year-end tax processes.
- Collaborating with the wider accounting team to ensure clients receive Xero support
- Helping to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Assisting clients in managing their bookkeeping and financial records, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Utilising Xero and other accounting software to perform various accounting tasks efficiently
What you'll need to bring to the table:
- Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience working in a practice environment
- Happy to consider AAT-qualified, AAT studies or job seekers with just hands-on experience.
- Proficiency in using accounting software, with previous experience using Xero highly advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and tax regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service and building positive relationships.
- ......And probably most importantly.... A passion for delivering outstanding service to your clients
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant from a practice environment and tired of your current environment, wishing there was another way...there is! You don't need to be super ambitious, our client is happy for someone just seeking an environment to come to work, do their thing and go home again without the need to take the stresses and strains of the role home.
Our client is ready to move to interview for this role immediately and has a desk awaiting their next colleague.