Are you looking to join a friendly, supportive accountancy team where you can continue developing your skills, build strong client relationships and feel genuinely part of the team?
NXTGEN is pleased to be working with a well established accountancy practice that puts its people, teamwork and client relationships at the heart of what it does. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a collaborative team where you will be supported in your development, encouraged to take on new challenges and given the opportunity to progress your career.
Why join?
- A genuinely supportive team:Work alongside approachable colleagues who are happy to share their knowledge, offer guidance and help each other succeed.
- A positive working culture: Join a team where collaboration is valued, people work together to get the job done and you will never feel like just another number.
- Career development: Benefit from ongoing guidance and mentoring from experienced senior team members, helping you develop both your technical and client management skills.
- Study support: Continue working towards your professional qualifications with support to help you achieve your long term career goals.
- Varied client work: Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, allowing you to broaden your experience and develop your knowledge across different areas of accountancy.
Responsibilities will include:
- Preparing year end statutory accounts and corporation tax returns for a varied portfolio of clients.
- Completing bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, providing support and guidance on their accounting needs.
- Using digital accounting software, including Xero and Dext, to support efficient ways of working.
- Working closely with colleagues across the team, sharing knowledge and supporting more junior members where appropriate.
- Managing your workload effectively to ensure deadlines are met and clients receive a consistently high standard of service.
The ideal Accounts Assistant will have:
- AAT qualification or equivalent.
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice in a similar role.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to manage your own workload while contributing to a wider team.
- A genuine interest in developing your technical knowledge and progressing within practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more than just their next role.
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