Accounts Assistant

CHUNDO ADVOGADOS; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking a qualified individual to join their business team in Fakenham, focusing on accounts and tax returns for various entities. The successful candidate will possess strong qualifications such as AAT Level 4 and experience in accounts production. The role offers the possibility for full-time or flexible working hours, with a starting salary of £26,500 depending on experience, alongside an array of benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid professional subscriptions

Rewards for client referrals

Employee Assistance Programme

Market Leading MediCash Programme

Paid holiday with option to purchase more

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 A levels or equivalent.
• AAT Level 4 qualified or nearly qualified.
• Experience in accounts production and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients and the team.
• Prepare accounts and tax returns.
• Manage changing deadlines and priorities.

Skills

AAT Level 4 qualification

Experience in accounts production

Experience with Microsoft packages

Proven ability to adapt to deadlines

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

3 A levels or equivalent

Tools

Xero certification

QBO certification

Job description

Overview

Location: Fakenham

Employment Type: Permanent

Department: Business North

Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join us in our Business Team, looking after accounts and tax returns for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.

The team works across our offices in Norwich, Fakenham and Holt. While the role will primarily be based in Fakenham, you may occasionally be asked to work at one of our other offices or at clients to best support the team.

The successful candidate will work closely with our team and clients.

Responsibilities

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or nearly qualified)
• Experience in accounts production and preparation of tax returns.
• Experience in using Microsoft packages and cloud accounting packages.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadlines and priorities.
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
• Ideally 3 A levels or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service to clients
• Self-motivated and ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Xero and QBO certifications

Working Arrangements

We think that this role is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday); however we are happy to discuss part-time and flexible working options.

Salary

Salary starting from £26,500 depending on experience

About Larking Gowen

At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you're just starting out and you’re looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you've been working in the business for some time, we'll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you'll be working hands-on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.

Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We're also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Platinum credited training provider
• Pension scheme (salary exchange)
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Rewards for client referrals
• Social responsibility and charity support
• Social and sports activities
• Suggestion scheme and Innovation Fund
• Paid holiday and option to purchase additional holiday through salary exchange
• Corporate membership providing discounts on theatre and arts
• Market Leading MediCash Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 3 x salary Death In Service