Assistant Accountant

KRSL Limited; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

KRSL Limited is seeking an assistant accountant on site at their Plymouth outskirts premises. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in an accountancy practice and be familiar with statutory accounts, VAT, and bookkeeping.

Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks and Sage is desirable, with strong communication and organisational skills to manage client queries and support junior staff. The role focuses on year-end accounts, corporation tax, self-assessment, and client-facing work, within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Knowledge of software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns.
• Preparing and reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Working directly with clients and responding to queries.
• Assisting and reviewing work of junior staff where appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication and organisationa

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

We are working with a well-established accountancy practice to secure the services of an assistant accountant for their premises on the outskirts of Plymouth. Based in impressive surrondings, the company run a professional and accurate service for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. The ideal candidate would be from an accountancy practice, however industry backgrounds will also be considered. Although the company have over 30 years experience in accounting, they pride themselves on holding on to family orientated values and a personal apporach to each individual client.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns
• Preparing and reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Working directly with clients and responding to queries
• Assisting and reviewing work of junior staff where appropriate

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Knowledge of software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Strong communication and organisational skills