Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Cranbrook; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment firm in Goudhurst is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support Limited Company clients with statutory reporting, financial statements preparation, and more. The ideal candidate is AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part qualified with 2+ years of experience. Competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000, with a focus on professional development in a supportive environment. Hybrid working is available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for additional training and certification

Permanent position

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part qualified.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience in preparing financial statements, corporation tax returns, and VAT Returns.
• Excellent IT skills; proficient in MS Office, Sage, and Xero.

Responsibilities

• Assist Limited Company clients with statutory reporting.
• Prepare financial statements under FRS 102 and some IFRS.
• Prepare corporation tax returns and VAT Returns.
• Support outsourced FD clients with management reporting.
• Review bookkeeping records.
• Train junior team members.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Preparing financial statements

Corporation tax returns

VAT Returns

Management reporting

Training junior team members

IT skills (MS Office, Sage, Xero)

Education

AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

MS Office

Job description

Are you an aspiring Assistant Accountant with a keen interest in financial services? This permanent role in Goudhurst offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in accounting and finance within a professional setting.

Client Details

This small-sized organisation operates within the accountancy industry, providing tailored accounting and finance solutions to its clients. Their focus lies on precision and efficiency, with a commitment to delivering top-notch results.

Description

• Assisting predominantly Limited Company clients with their statutory reporting
• Preparing financial statements, predominantly under FRS 102, but may include some IFRS.
• Preparing corporation tax returns
• Preparing VAT Returns
• Supporting outsourced FD clients with management reporting and ad hoc queries
• Reviewing bookkeeping records
• Assisting with the training of junior team members (new AAT trainees)

Profile

• AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part qualified
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience in an accountancy practice
• Have experience in the preparation of financial statements, corporation tax returns and VAT Returns
• Have excellent IT skills; MS Office, Sage and Xero.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience.
• A permanent position within the accounting and finance department in Goudhurst.
• A supportive working environment with a focus on professional excellence.
• Potential for additional training and certification support.
• Hybrid working.