We’re looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant with the drive and expertise to help us take things to the next level. If you want a role where you’ll make a genuine difference—modernising systems, developing people, shaping strategy, and growing a business—then we want to hear from you.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Support the management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of work, maintaining profitability.
* Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including client facing engagements.
* Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
* Support junior staff and work collaboratively with the wider team to encourage knowledge share and team growth.
* Preparation of VAT returns.
* Maintain accurate and up to date client bookkeeping records, and management accounts.
* Support the office with its ongoing firmwide digital transformation, Including the promotion of internal and external automation processes.
Skills, Qualifications and other Requirements:
* Level 4 AAT qualified.
* Demonstratable general practice experience.
* Ability to travel to client premises and between offices.
* Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
* Excellent computer skills.
* Extensive knowledge and experience of Xero accounting software.
* Ability to work as part of a team yet also work using own initiative when required.
* Good organisational and administrative skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment to ensure you excel in your role and enjoy being part of our team:
* Salary: Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience.
* Holiday and Leave: Holiday allowance of 31 days, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure, a day off for your birthday and additional holidays after 10 & 15 years’ service.
* Free onsite parking.
* Pension & Financial: Company pension scheme with employer contributions to help you plan for the future. We also offer death in service cover for your peace of mind.
* Professional Development: Continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development. We invest in our people and will support your career growth, including potential progression to management roles.
* Flexible Working: We offer flexible start and finish times between to suit your circumstances, plus an early finish on a Friday!
* Reward Gateway: Access to discounts from many retailers, gyms and services.
* Team Culture: Be part of a friendly, professional team that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing. You’ll join a firm where your ideas are heard and your contributions are valued.
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