Assistant Accountant – Bookkeeper

First Recruitment Services; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper to ensure smooth financial operations and support clients at their Hassocks office. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team, with responsibilities including VAT and accounts preparation and strong organizational skills required.

Benefits

Good company benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Free parking for staff

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounts role including VAT and personal tax.
• Good computer skills with software like Xero, Iris, Excel, or Sage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for VAT preparation and personal tax preparation.
• Communicate tax liabilities to clients and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Data entry

Tools

Xero

Excel

Iris

Sage

Job description

• Position: Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper
• Salary: £28,000 -£29,000 per year for full time hours. Good company benefits including and excellent pension scheme
• Location: Hassocks, West Sussex
• Hours: Monday – Friday – 09:00-17:00, 35 hours per week. Part time hours would also be considered – 3 full days per week minimum. Office based role only
• Role based in Hassocks with plenty of free parking for staff nearby. Offices based 10 minutes walk from Hassocks station.

We are delighted to be partnered with our successful and professional client as they seek to recruit a full time Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper to join their team at their offices in Hassocks. This role is an office based full time (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) position. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful business.

The role – Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper

Great opportunity to join a dynamic team as an Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation in a professional environment. You will be responsible for handling a variety of tasks to support clients.

Duties will include:

• VAT preparation using various software systems
• Personal Tax preparation
• Accounts preparation
• Communication of tax liabilities to clients via telephone, email or in person
• Be responsible for meeting deadlines and filing returns
• Communicating clearly with external bodies

Experience, competencies and knowledge required

• Proven experience in an Accounts role, to include VAT and Personal Tax
• Good computer skills including preferably Iris, Xero, Excel and Sage – not essential
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a great phone manner
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time effectively
• Strong organisational skills

If you are a detail-orientated individual with good experience, we encourage you to apply for this Assistant Accountants/Bookkeeper position.

For more information regarding this new and exciting opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.