Accounts Assistant - practice

Trial Balance; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance in Torquay is seeking an accounts assistant to support year end accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping and VAT. You will liaise with HMRC, handle client queries, and work with a range of digital software packages.

The role suits a candidate with at least 12 months of practice experience who is studying or planning to study AAT. Training and study support are available through various routes.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn new skills.
• Experience in accountancy practice is preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and digital packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist with year end accounts and tax return preparation.
• Handle bookkeeping and VAT processes.
• Liaise with HMRC and respond to client queries.
• Use a variety of digital software packages.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

AAT studies in progress

Job description

Are you an up-and-coming accounts professional looking to take the next step in your accountancy practice career? And do you want to work for a very sociable and progressive firm in the Torquay area? You could be just the person for this exciting opportunity…

My client is a very successful and growing firm servicing a prestigious and growing portfolio of clients across the county and beyond. Their continued success has resulted in this new vacancy for an Accounts Assistant to join their great team.

Your duties in this role will be to assist with year end accounts and tax return preparation, bookkeeping andVAT, along with liaising with HMRC, dealing with client queries, and using a variety of digital software packages.

This role would suit a candidate with at least 12 months of recent accountancy practice experience, excellent communication skills and a desire to learn new skills. You are likely to be studying or looking to study AAT, and studies can be supported via a variety of routes.