Accounts Assistant

Townends Accountants LLP; Goole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy firm in England seeks a full-time staff member for bookkeeping and VAT tasks, along with accounts and Tax Return preparation. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and experience in accountancy, along with AAT qualifications or equivalent. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory Pension and life insurance scheme

Flexible working including Flexitime system

Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Experience gained in an accountancy practice.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and VAT work for clients.
• Accounts and Tax Return preparation.
• Personal and Corporation tax computations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation skills

Working knowledge of preparing Tax Returns

Good IT skills (Excel, Word, SAGE/QuickBooks/Xero)

Education

AAT qualification or proven experience

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an additional member of staff to join our team, working in our busy small business accounts and VAT department. This is a varied role to primarily include bookkeeping and VAT work for clients as well as accounts and Tax Return preparation for a varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies.

The Job

Full time

Bookkeeping

VAT Returns

Accounts preparation

Personal and Corporation tax computations

Tax Returns Self Assessment and Company

Working to tight deadlines

You Will Have

Excellent communication skills

Experience gained in an accountancy practice

Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation skills

Working knowledge of preparing Tax Returns

Good IT skills which must include Excel and Word and either SAGE, QuickBooks or Xero

AAT qualification or proven experience in a similar role

Salary And Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory Pension and life insurance scheme

Flexible working including Flexitime system

Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)

Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)

Employee Assistance Programme

Friendly working environment

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