Accounts Assistant

Edwards & Pearce; Goole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in Goole is seeking an Accounts Assistant to handle bookkeeping, VAT returns, and tax preparations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in an accounting practice. AAT qualification or equivalent experience is desired. This role offers a varied portfolio working with sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.

Qualifications

• Experience gained in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
• Good IT skills including Excel and either SAGE, QuickBooks, or Xero.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax computations.
• Handle tax returns for self-assessment and company.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong bookkeeping

Accounts preparation

Working knowledge of preparing Tax Returns

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

Education

AAT qualification or proven experience

Job description

Working closely with their clients to become their Trusted Advisor our client has a first-class reputation for what they deliver. "Professional, knowledgeable, proactive but above all approachable" is how their clients view them. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to the team. 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 Role

• Bookkeeping
• VAT Returns
• Accounts preparation
• Personal and Corporation tax computations
• Tax Returns - Self Assessment and Company

The Candidate

• 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

The Consultancy

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.