Overview
We are looking for a Business Advisory Assistant to join our team in the Central West (Glasgow or Stirling).
Job Purpose: To join a growing team as an assistant to help support clients’ accounting functions, both onsite and in our office. The role is about both keeping clients' accounting records up to date and enabling them to grow and understand their businesses.
Responsibilities
* Processing sales and purchase invoices on accounting software
* Processing bank transactions and reconciling the bank on accounting software
* Run reports from the accounting software
* Preparing management accounts and commentary
* Preparing and filing VAT returns
* Able to prepare monthly accounting journals (e.g. Prepayments/accruals/depreciation/payroll journals)
* Prepare sole trader, partnership and Limited company accounts
* Manage client relationships, be comfortable being onsite and maintain contact with clients
* Assist in taking on new clients, getting new clients set up / processes established
About You / Qualifications
* A leader of your work and your professional learning
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others
* Background in a public practice firm would be advantageous
* Strong IT skills and experience in using accounting packages
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Why Johnston Carmichael?
Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives — whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people. We’re an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited with a wide network of advisers. Our values include Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We offer a People and Culture Forum and learning opportunities, including the JC Aspire programme and a Leadership Development Programme accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School.
We’re committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.
What You Can Expect
We offer hybrid and flexible working and a range of benefits. We encourage discussions about career development and provide tools and resources to support your goals.
We’re proud of our involvement in our communities and our charity work.
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