Business Services Assistant/ Assistant Manager
Bury St Edmunds
Up to £50,000
A supportive and sociable accountancy practice is looking for a motivated part-qualified Accountant or a recently qualified Assistant Manager to join a dynamic Business Services team in its modern office. This is a position with the potential for a combination of office-based and home working depending on experience.
Role Responsibilities
* Prepare financial accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
* Handle corporate and personal tax compliance.
* Engage directly with clients to resolve queries and discuss financial statements, providing advice and guidance where required.
* At Assistant Manager level, support the development of junior staff, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback.
* Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, in the office or on client sites.
* Travel to client sites as required (UK driving licence and access to own transport necessary).
Personal Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years recent experience in a UK accountancy practice with client-facing responsibilities.
* Assistant level: Part-qualified (AAT Level 4+) or in-progress ICAEW/ACCA studies.
* Assistant Manager level: Recently ICAEW/ACCA qualified, aiming to grow a long-term career in practice.
* Strong IT skills and familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel) and accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage; experience with CCH desirable).
* Practical experience in accounts preparation, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns and personal and corporate tax.
* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with a range of clients.
* Detail-oriented, self-motivated, organised and capable of identifying and resolving issues independently.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a friendly, growth-focused team with excellent prospects for development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a well-respected Business Services team in a picturesque, rural location.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bury St. Edmunds IP28 6JY