Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper (Practice)

North Star Recruitment; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an Accounts Assistant for a small accountancy practice in Southwestern Ontario. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a UK accountancy practice and an AAT qualification. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting qualified accountants with various client accounts. Benefits include company pension, bonus potential, and further study opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Bonus potential

Free parking

Further study

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in an accountancy practice.
• AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification is preferred.
• Must have UK accountancy practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Process data and verify information.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Prepare invoices and reconcile cash and bank.
• Assist in preparing profit and loss statements.
• Support payroll preparations.
• Conduct enquiries with HMRC.
• Create ad hoc reports.
• Utilize Excel spreadsheets.
• Use Xero accounting software.

Job description

Job Overview

We are recruiting an interesting and varied Accounts Assistant opportunity for a small and growing accountancy Practice in the Perth area.

To be considered, you MUST have UK accountancy Practice experience to include working with owner-managed and small business clients (e.g. FRS 102 for small companies and FRS 105 for micro-entities).

If you do not have UK Practice experience as outlined in this post, we cannot progress your application.

We are looking for someone with an appropriate background. This will suit an AAT 2 / 3.

This is an office-based role. Preference will be given to local applicants who currently live within reasonable travel distance.

As part of a warm, friendly and supportive team, you’ll provide support to a qualified Accountant, part qualified Accountant, and Partner on a variety of client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Data processing / input and verification of data
• Sales and purchase ledgers
• Invoice, cash and bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of P&Ls
• Assisting with the preparation of payroll runs
• Making enquiries with HMRC
• Ad hoc reporting
• Excel spreadsheets
• Use of Xero

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Bonus potential
• Free parking
• Further study

Experience Requirements

• Accountancy Practice: 3 years (required)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) – no sponsorship available
• Work Location: In person