Accounts Assistant: ACA/ACCA Study Path & Client Exposure

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Mentoring

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Reed Practice in Ipswich is seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant to support preparation of accounts and tax returns for owner-managed businesses and private clients, with ACA/ACCA study underway and ongoing training.

You'll gain broad exposure to a varied client portfolio, use Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and CCH, and benefit from mentoring, study support and a friendly, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification.
• ACA or ACCA study underway.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and cloud-based accounting software.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and returns.
• Support the preparation of personal, partnership and business tax returns.
• Complete bookkeeping assignments and account reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist clients with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Support the production of management accounts and financial reporting.
• Liaise with clients to gather information and answer queries.
• Maintain accurate working papers and client records.
• Work with accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and CCH.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Business Services team to deliver excellent client outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

AAT Level 4

ACA/ACCA study underway

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

CCH

Job description

Reed Practice in Ipswich is seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant to support preparation of accounts and tax returns for owner-managed businesses and private clients, with ACA/ACCA study underway and ongoing training.

You'll gain broad exposure to a varied client portfolio, use Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and CCH, and benefit from mentoring, study support and a friendly, collaborative team.