Accounts Assistant

Ashley Rees Associates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An accountancy practice in Bristol is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role offers the potential for progression into a senior accounting position and provides study support. Responsibilities include preparing year-end accounts, monthly bookkeeping, and client liaison. Previous experience in an accountancy practice and proficiency in Xero are essential.

Benefits

Study support

Qualifications

• Some previous experience of working in an accountancy practice is essential.
• The successful candidate will ideally have used Xero and be able to communicate confidently both over the phone and face to face.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year end accounts for multiple clients and produce working papers.
• Carry out monthly bookkeeping for clients.
• Liaising with clients, dealing with queries and providing information.

Skills

Experience in accountancy practice

Xero proficiency

Confident communication

Job description

Overview

An accountancy practice based in Clifton is currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team. The business is looking for this position to progress into a senior accounting role in due course so would suit an individual keen to develop and further their career within accountancy. Study support can also be offered.

Duties

• Preparation of year end accounts for multiple clients and produce working papers in support of the reconciled figures
• Carry out monthly bookkeeping for clients and assist with the preparation of management accounts
• Liaising with clients, dealing with queries and providing additional information where required
• Make necessary applications to HMRC where a company is required to register VAT
• VAT returns and submissions
• Personal tax computations

Requirements / Qualifications

• Some previous experience of working in an accountancy practice is essential.
• The successful candidate will ideally have used Xero and be able to communicate confidently both over the phone and face to face.