Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Job type: Permanent, Full time/ Part time, Office based
Location: Derby, DE1
Work Pattern: Fulltime 37.5 hours / Part time 16-20 hours (No weekends)
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pro-rata (DOE)
A wonderful opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned accountancy firm in Derby as an Assistant Accountant. With various duties, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the accountant with accounts preparation for a multitude of clients ranging from Sole traders to SME’s. Offering a salary of up to £30,000, applicants must have a clear understanding of accounts and a proven track record in a similar role. Must have UK experience.
Duties:
* Accounts preparation for a portfolio of up to 300 clients
* Balance sheet reconciliations
* Assisting with budgeting for companies
* Managing company ledgers
* Completing bank reconciliations
* Preparation of invoices, billings, and ledgers
* Completing financial reports and reporting back to finance team
* Assisting and supporting the company accountant with ad-hoc duties
Person Specification:
* Must be AAT Qualified or similar
* Will consider those qualified by experience
* Knowledge of Xero & QuickBooks
* Show a clear track record in a similar position
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
* Ability to work cohesively in a team
* Self-motivated and target driven
Benefits:
* Free onsite parking
* 28 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holidays
* Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
* Flexibility for part time (16 - 20 hours)
* Company pension in line with government guidelines
* Christmas shutdown