Assistant Accountant - Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper to join a successful team in Hassocks. This full-time role involves handling VAT and Personal Tax preparation, maintaining client communication, and ensuring accurate accounts handling. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess strong computer skills, including knowledge of software like Iris and Xero. An excellent pension scheme is offered.

Benefits

Good company benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts role, to include VAT and Personal Tax.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle VAT and Personal Tax preparation.
• Communicate tax liabilities to clients.
• Meet deadlines and file returns.

Skills

VAT preparation

Personal Tax preparation

Strong data entry skills

Excellent communication skills

Good computer skills

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Iris

Xero

Excel

Sage

Job description

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 (Mon-Fri 9-5) position. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful business.

Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper

Full time permanent role

35 hours per week, Monday-Friday (Apply online only). Office based role only.

Role based in Hassocks with plenty of free parking for staff nearby. Offices based 10 minute walk from Hassocks station

Salary - £28000-£29000 per year - Good company benefits, including an excellent pension scheme.

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