Assistant Management Accountant

Confidential; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent benefits package

Clear career progression

Job summary

Confidential is recruiting an Outsourcing Senior/Management Accountant for its Canterbury practice. The role includes management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns and cloud accounting support with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. There is a strong focus on client relationships and progression within a supportive firm.

Hybrid and flexible working is offered along with an excellent benefits package and clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ideally AAT Level 4 qualified, otherwise qualified by experience considered.
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience preparing management accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping.
• Good working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Perform bookkeeping and VAT return preparation.
• Support clients with cloud accounting software (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).
• Assist with financial reporting and process improvements for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support clients both remotely and on site as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Client-focused

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

TPF Recruitment is supporting a well established and growing accountancy practice in Canterbury with the recruitment of an Outsourcing Senior / Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional, ideally AAT Level 4 qualified, to join a modern and highly regarded firm offering genuine long term career progression.

The role will involve working closely with a varied portfolio of clients across Kent and the wider South East, delivering a broad range of outsourced accounting services including management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cloud accounting support using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.

This position offers a strong mix of office based and client facing work, providing the opportunity to build lasting relationships with businesses ranging from owner managed companies and sole traders through to larger corporate groups across a wide range of sectors.

The firm has built an excellent reputation for client service and continues to experience steady organic growth through referrals and new business wins. As a result, they are looking to appoint an ambitious individual who is keen to develop their technical skills and progress their career within a supportive and forward thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Bookkeeping and VAT return preparation
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Assisting businesses with financial reporting and process improvements
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting clients both remotely and on site where required

Requirements

• Ideally AAT Level 4 qualified, although qualified by experience will also be considered
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience preparing management accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and client focused approach

Benefits

• £28,000 to £32,000 dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Excellent benefits package
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment