Accounting Administrator
My client is looking for a highly organised Accounting Administrator to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and a background in supporting accounting or finance functions. You MUST have previous experience of working within an accounting practice.
Key Responsibilities of Accounting Administrator
* Downloading CDS VAT statements, filing in VC, and updating controllers
* Checking year-end controllers, chasing clients, and reporting discrepancies to DT
* Sending course and webinar communications, and updating controllers
* Assisting with finalisation of risk questionnaires
* Preparing Engagement Letters and agent forms
* Performing KYC checks
* Comparing client lists from DPM with Confirmation Statement controller records
* Preparing company structures and sending them to clients
* Preparing invoices and updating/preparing fee schedules with Aman
* Filing Confirmation Statements and preparing secretarial documents
* Managing VAT registrations/deregistrations
* Sending documents to Companies House and HMRC
* Chasing clients for outstanding information or documentation
* Preparing and applying for tax certificates
* Handling company formations
* Reconciling Xero transactions (future responsibility)
* Raising and managing invoices
* Visiting banks to deposit cash and cheques
* Renaming and saving monthly invoices
Experience needed for an Accounting Administrator
* Previous experience in accounting administration or a similar role (preferred)
* Familiarity with VAT, Companies House, HMRC processes, and client administration
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ideally Xero
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)