Accounts Assistant

Forrest Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent Accountancy Practice in Wigan is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to manage client relations and assist in preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with a strong attention to detail and experience in client management. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours, alongside a variety of employee benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual professional subscription fee

Qualifications

• 5 years of practice experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and management accounts.
• Liaise with clients and resolve queries.
• Support junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client relationships

Time management

Communication

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

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– Wigan – Permanent – Upto £35k per annum (DOE)

Forrest Recruitment Wigan are excited to announce we are working with a leading independent Accountancy Practice who pride themselves on their service and reputation. Based in the heart of Wigan, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support their Accounts Managers as well as collaborating with clients, Senior Managers and Directors.

Duties will include:

• Dealing with a varied client base, ranging from SME’s to large international groups
• Preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, year-end financial statements, personal tax returns and corporation tax
• Completing bank reconciliations, tax computations, VAT returns, P11Ds, processing invoices and expenses, and other ad hoc tasks
• Identifying any accounting matters, dealing with them where appropriate and referring complex matters on to your manager when necessary
• Liaising directly with clients ensuring a timely delivery of services and manage the relationship in a professional manner
• Resolving client queries and planning workloads effectively
• Ensuring client files are organised and up to date with new information and key changes
• Producing and sending out external letters to clients, HMRC and statutory bodies
• Collaborating with the Account Managers and team members on client accounts
• Supporting junior team members
• Using of Excel spreadsheets to present and analyse key information

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday

The ideal candidate will have ambition and commercial awareness – to be successful you will be AAT qualified and/or AAT qualified with 5 years practice experience. Xero and Sage knowledge would be an advantage. Must be self-motivated, have strong attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a reputable and long – standing firm.

Employee Benefits:

Highly competitive salary, Flexible working week between the hours of 8am and 6pm (Employees can choose their own start and finish times between the core hours stated), Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme, Additional discounts and offers through our pension / benefits provider, Clear development pathway and training, Employee Assistance Programme with access to lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, Group Life Assurance, 20 – 25 days holiday entitlement upon entry, plus 8 Public Bank Holidays and 1 Company Day, Access to training courses and webinars through our training provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, Annual professional subscription fee to approved professional bodies (if required as part of the job)