Job Description
What will you be doing?
We're seeking a talented individual to join our team in Cambridge, predominately responsible for undertaking the preparation of statutory accounts, accurate processing of clients’ financial data and the preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and VAT returns.
As an Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include among others
* Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements, including statutory accounts, partnership accounts and sole trader accounts for tax purposes
* Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
* Attending to client administration including engagement letters and billing processes
* Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual VAT returns from financial information supplied by client
* Completion of other VAT services including registration, de-registrations, options to tax, et
* Supporting with bookkeeping duties for clients using packages such as Xero, Dext
Qualifications
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you should have experience
* AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified
* Technical knowledge and an awareness of UK GAAP
* Experience of computerised accounting packages including cloud-based software (Xero and/or Silverfin knowledge beneficial)
* Ability to work independently but as part of a wider team
* Results orientated to meet and exceed client expectations, with a key focus on delivering high quality work that consistently meets internal and/or external client deadlines
Desired
* Interest in leveraging technology for efficiency improvements
* Experience of working across service lines (business tax, personal tax) to deliver a joined-up service to the client
* Ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams and colleagues in different locations
* Minimum of 3 years experience working in practice
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Hybrid working model (role dependent)
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.