Assistant Accountant with previous, recent experience working within a similar role in an accountancy practice is required by a well-established accountancy firm based in Luton, Bedfordshire.
SALARY: £21,000 – £25,000 per annum (depending on experience)
BENEFITS:
Job training where necessary
20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Study Support
Pension
** Additional Training Provided Where Required **
** Study Support Available **
Please note: Candidates must have previous experience working in an accountancy practice
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Assistant Accountant that has previous, recent experience working in a similar role within an accountancy practice and is looking to progress their career.
Working as the Assistant Accountant you will need to be client focused and a good communicator to be successful in this role.
As the Assistant Accountant, you will be involved with delivering a wide range of general practice services to a portfolio of the firm’s SME clients.
As a successful candidate, you will have a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience within this well-established accountancy practice, which will offer you the support you need to develop your career.
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
As the Assistant Accountant you will be involved with the following:
Preparing statutory accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
Assisting clients to maintain their records using online software
Presenting monthly reports for clients
Management accounts, VAT returns etc.
Personal and business tax compliance
Provision of general tax advice to clients
Liaising with clients and resolving queries
Regular contact with clients to promote and develop good relationships
Taking part in the firm’s business development activities
Liaising with HMRC
IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
You must have extensive recent experience within an accountancy practice environment in a similar role
Comprehensive accounting and taxation knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to undertake further training
Knowledge of Xero, Sage50 and Quickbooks or other accounting software would be advantageous
