Accounts Assistant
PE2, Peterborough
£28,000 - £32,000 DOE
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Looking for someone to start as soon as possible
Job Purpose
To provide accurate and efficient bookkeeping and payroll services to a portfolio of clients within a busy accountancy practice, ensuring all financial records, payroll processes and VAT returns are completed in line with deadlines and HMRC regulations.
The role also involves handling client queries in a professional manner, maintaining high levels of accuracy, confidentiality and customer service while supporting the smooth running of client accounts.
Job Responsibilities
Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients
Process sales, purchase ledgers, invoices and receipts
Reconcile bank accounts and client statements
Prepare and post basic journal entries
Process weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
Calculate wages, deductions, statutory pay and overtime
Manage pension auto enrolment and employee changes
Handle client queries via phone and email with a professional and polite telephone manner
Processing VAT returns
Liaise with HMRC and external bodies when required
Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all client data
Work to deadlines in a busy practice environment
Key skills required
Bookkeeping accuracy and attention to detail
Payroll processing knowledge (including HMRC RTI)
Experience with accounting
Bank reconciliations and basic accounting skills
Strong numeracy and organisational skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a busy practice
Professional telephone manner and communication skills
Good client service and query handling
Confidentiality and data accuracy
Ability to multitask and work as part of a team
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