Accounts Associate - Funded AAT, Path to ACA

ProTalent Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

24 hour GP access

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discount platform and cashback card

Professional subscriptions paid

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

ProTalent Limited is seeking an Accounts Associate in Brighton with a role that starts with a fully funded AAT course and day release. This is a growing accountancy group that offers solid local support while backing you with a national network.

You will work across bookkeeping, VAT and audit support using Xero, Sage and Excel; you will also liaise with clients by phone and email and help with general office duties as you progress toward qualifying as a Chartered Accountant within the firm.

Qualifications

• At least a year's experience inside an accountancy firm.
• GCSEs A-C or equivalent, A levels preferred.
• Working knowledge of Xero or Sage, plus Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Genuine attention to detail.
• Comfortable talking to clients, in writing and on the phone.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for clients using Xero, Sage and Excel, preparing the books from source documents
• Preparing and filing VAT returns
• Supporting the audit team with file preparation, and joining the team on client site visits
• Filing client documents with Companies House
• Financial administration, including electronic document management and filing
• Speaking to clients directly by phone and email about their accounting queries
• Helping out with general office duties and welcoming clients into the office

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

GCSEs A-C

A levels preferred

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

ProTalent Limited is seeking an Accounts Associate in Brighton with a role that starts with a fully funded AAT course and day release. This is a growing accountancy group that offers solid local support while backing you with a national network.

You will work across bookkeeping, VAT and audit support using Xero, Sage and Excel; you will also liaise with clients by phone and email and help with general office duties as you progress toward qualifying as a Chartered Accountant within the firm.