Accounts Assistant

Interaction Recruitment Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Statutory holiday entitlement

Training and professional development

Potential study support

Opportunity for increased ownership as

the practice grows

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of an expanding accountancy practice in Stevenage for an Accounts Assistant. The role covers bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, year-end accounts and personal tax across a varied client portfolio.

You will work with the Practice Director to build experience and responsibility as the practice grows, with opportunities for training and qualification support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Practical experience completing bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Some experience preparing year-end accounts and Self Assessment tax returns.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidence communicating with clients by telephone and email.
• The ability to manage multiple clients, priorities and deadlines.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.
• Experience using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Dext or IRIS would be beneficial (not required).
• AAT qualification or current AAT study would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders and limited companies.
• Preparing personal Self Assessment tax returns.
• Assisting with corporation tax compliance.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Preparing and filing Confirmation Statements.
• Assisting with general accounts and tax compliance work.
• Completing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Reviewing financial records and identifying discrepancies or queries.
• Completing bank and control account reconciliations.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Numerical accuracy

Multi-client management

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Dext

IRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Reference

McCabe Accounts Assi

Salary

£26,000 - £30,000/annum

Job Location

- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Hertfordshire -- Stevenage

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

£26,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Location

Stevenage

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing accountancy practice that supports a varied portfolio of small businesses, limited companies, sole traders and property-related clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant who enjoys variety and would like exposure to multiple areas of accountancy, including bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, year-end accounts and personal tax.

Working closely with the Practice Director, you will support a portfolio of clients while developing your technical knowledge and taking on greater responsibility as the practice continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts and Tax

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders and limited companies
• Preparing personal Self Assessment tax returns
• Assisting with corporation tax compliance
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Preparing and filing Confirmation Statements
• Assisting with general accounts and tax compliance work

Bookkeeping and Payroll

• Completing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Reviewing financial records and identifying discrepancies or queries
• Completing bank and control account reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries

Client and Practice Administration

• Preparing engagement letters and onboarding new clients
• Assisting with anti-money laundering and client identification checks
• Requesting accounting records and supporting information from clients
• Responding to routine client queries by telephone and email
• Scheduling work and monitoring filing deadlines
• Supporting billing and credit-control activity
• Completing general administration associated with the running of an accountancy practice

About You

You will be organised, dependable and keen to develop your career within a growing accountancy practice.

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Practical experience completing bookkeeping and VAT returns
• A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Some experience preparing year-end accounts and/or Self Assessment tax returns
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence communicating with clients by telephone and email
• The ability to manage multiple clients, priorities and deadlines
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities

Experience using systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Dext or IRIS would be beneficial, although experience across all platforms is not required.

An AAT qualification or current AAT study would be advantageous but is not essential. Relevant accountancy practice experience will be equally valued.

Training and Development

You will receive training and support across the practice's systems and processes. As this is a broad and varied position, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of accountancy and taxation.

As your knowledge and confidence develop, you will be encouraged to take greater ownership of client work and client relationships. Support towards relevant professional qualifications, including AAT, may also be available.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £27,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Workplace pension
• Statutory holiday entitlement
• Training and professional development
• Potential study support
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the practice grows

If you have experience within an accountancy practice and are looking for a varied role offering genuine development opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.