Accounting Assistant

Glynn and Co Accountnats; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accountancy firm is looking for a dynamic Accounts Assistant in London. The role involves bookkeeping duties, tax return preparation, and client liaison. Applicants should have knowledge of bookkeeping software and good communication skills. No prior experience is required. This is a full-time position with a salary range of £25,000 – £30,000 yearly, with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping software and payroll.
• Organised and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake computerized bookkeeping duties.
• Assist in preparing corporate and personal tax returns.
• Prepare year-end accounts and management accounts.
• VAT return preparation and reconciliation.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist in payroll preparation.
• Liaise with clients and tax authorities.

Skills

Working knowledge of Quickbooks desktop and QBO

Basic payroll preparation knowledge

Knowledge of computerised bookkeeping

Organised and able to work with minimal supervision

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant required with immediate start. Professional Accountancy firm in SW16 area (close to transport links) is looking for an Accounts Assistant. We are looking for a dynamic Accounts Assistant/Semi Senior to assist in preparing accounts on a varied portfolio of clients. The Trainee Accountant will be responsible to ensure that reporting targets are being consistently met in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking computerised bookkeeping duties.
• Assisting the preparation of corporate and personal tax returns.
• Assisting in the preparation of year end accounts and periodical management accounts.
• Vat return preparation and reconciliation.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Assisting in Payroll preparation.
• Liaising with clients and tax authorities.
• Other general administrative work in an accountancy practice.

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Quickbooks desktop and QBO is very desirable.
• Basic payroll preparation knowledge.
• Knowledge of computerised bookkeeping.
• Organised and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills.

Experience

Experience: Not required

Employment Details

• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday to Fridays
• Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 yearly
• Benefits: depending on experience
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About Glynn and Co Accountnats

Conveniently located, 2 minutes walk from Streatham Hill Station