Accounts Assistant

Ethero; Derby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their office in Derby. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of practice experience and relevant accounting qualifications. Responsibilities include preparing draft accounts, assisting with Tax and VAT Returns, and managing client queries. This is a full-time, office-based role offering competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Study support

Great team

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of practice experience is required.
• Confidence in dealing with clients is essential.
• A long-term opportunity for a dedicated professional.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft accounts for Sole Traders and Partnerships.
• Assist with the preparation of Tax & VAT Returns.
• Deal with client queries effectively.
• Manage Bank & Cash Control Accounts.

Skills

Client communication

Account reconciliation

VAT calculation

Tax returns processing

Education

Relevant accounting qualifications

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Oswestry Centre
Office based role
Monday Friday
0900-1700
Circa £26500 plus benefits

Would you like to work in a lovely location with a great team and where you can have access to study support, prospects and a great future

You will prepare draft accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies in readiness to submit to HMRC/Companies House and assist with the preparation of Tax & VAT Returns.

Job role / duties

•Bank & Cash Control Accounts / Reconciliations
•Analysis of Income & Expenditure into appropriate headings
•Schedules of Debtors and Creditors
•Sales & Purchase Ledger, HP etc
•Calculation of VAT and VAT Control Accounts
•Journals
•Calculation of depreciation
•Process Tax Returns on Personal tax / CCH software
•Process Value Added Tax Returns
•Prepare draft Tax Computations
•Deal with client queries
•Deal with queries from H M Revenue & Customs
•Book In Clients Records and updating clients Job on Booking In list
•Visit Client Premises re Accounts preparation
•General Office duties

To be considered for this role you MUST

•Have at least 2 years Practice experience
•Be confident dealing with clients
•Be happy to work fully office based
•Have relevant accounting qualifications
•Be looking for a long-term opportunity

This role is UK based and does NOT have sponsorship opportunity

Our process is barrier free and we will ensure you are carefully considered for the role you have applied for. If you have not been successful for this role, please do apply to others or send your CV to [e-mail] with a cover letter explaining what you are looking for and we will do our best to support your search for new employment.

This role is being advertised by the Telford office of Ethero, where you will find access to both permanent and temporary employment across a wide range of job sectors covering the whole of Shropshire. We also have offices in Stoke, Burton, Derby & Coventry. To find out more, go to www.ethero.co.uk