Assistant Accountant – Training & Career Growth (Practice)

Puro Associates; South Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training support (AAT/ICAEW)

Paid study leave

Pension

Parking

Canteen and refreshments

Job summary

Puro Associates are delighted to be working with a well-established independent accountancy practice in Jarrow who are looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to develop their career within practice, handling self-assessment and corporation tax returns, accounts preparation, and general practice work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing self-assessment and/or corporation tax returns.
• Experience with accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT.
• Qualification in accounting or studying towards one.
• Strong attention to detail and client communication.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare self-assessment tax returns for individuals.
• Prepare corporation tax returns for limited companies.
• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts.
• Prepare VAT returns and support bookkeeping activities.
• Assist with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Liaise with clients to obtain financial information.
• Respond to client queries and provide day-to-day support.
• Ensure work is completed accurately within deadlines.
• Support senior team members across a varied client portfolio.

Skills

Experience in practice

Self-assessment tax returns

Corporation tax returns

Accounts preparation

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Communication skills

Deadline management

Proactive learning

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Puro Associates are delighted to be working with a well-established independent accountancy practice in Jarrow who are looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to develop their career within practice, handling self-assessment and corporation tax returns, accounts preparation, and general practice work.