Accounts Assistant

SW Group; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

S&W Group, a leading UK accountancy firm, seeks a talented Accounts Assistant in Beaconsfield. This role involves preparing VAT returns, managing a client portfolio, and preparing management accounts. AAT Level 3 qualification and experience with accounting software are essential for success. Join a diverse team committed to providing high-quality services in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care support

Qualifications

• AAT qualified with minimum Level 3.
• Experience with computerised accounting packages.
• Technical knowledge and awareness of UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns from financial data.
• Manage client portfolio and visit client premises as necessary.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Ability to work independently

Results oriented

Education

AAT qualification (minimum Level 3)

Tools

Xero

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881-helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose-to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We're seeking a talented individual to join our team in Beaconsfield, predominately responsible for undertaking the preparation of VAT returns and other VAT compliance, accurate processing of clients' financial data and the preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts.

As Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include among others

• Manage portfolio of clients.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual VAT returns from financial information supplied by client.
• Completion of other VAT services including registration, de-registrations, options to tax, etc.
• Prepare and input client transactions into computerised ledger system.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for clients.
• Visit client premises to undertake on-site accounting needs as required.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

• AAT qualified (minimum Level 3)
• Technical knowledge and an awareness of UK GAAP
• Experience of computerised accounting packages including cloud-based software (Xero 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.

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
• 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.