Accounts Assistant

Ethero; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team in Oswestry. You will handle the preparation of draft accounts, assist with VAT and Tax returns, and manage client queries. This office-based role offers a supportive environment and long-term opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Study support

Career prospects

Access to a great team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years practice experience required.
• Confidence in dealing with clients essential.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies.
• Assist with Tax and VAT Returns preparation.
• Bank & Cash Control Accounts / Reconciliations.

Skills

Client Management

Accounting Procedures

VAT Calculation

Financial Analysis

General Office Duties

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