Associate, Practice Accountancy

Pro Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An impressive accountancy firm in Central London is looking for a candidate with 18 months to 2 years of experience in accounting. The role involves reviewing bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns and financial statements, and supporting client management. This position offers competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression, with a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Smart Casual dress code

Supported study towards appropriate accountancy qualification

Ongoing training and development

21 days holiday + public holidays

Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum

Health plan benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 18 months - 2 years practical experience.
• Competent using MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus.

Responsibilities

• Review/prepare book-keeping as required.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Preparation of management figures.
• Preparation of financial statements and sole trader accounts.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Support management of a portfolio of clients.

Skills

Sales invoicing and credit control experience

Payment processing experience

Cashflow forecasting

Tax management experience

Budgetary control experience

VAT return experience

Good people and communication skills

Analytical and research skills

Self-motivated

Technological awareness

Education

Working towards ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Iris

Alpha

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Job description

A very impressive accountancy firm with high profile and exciting clients are looking to grow their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review/prepare book-keeping as required.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Preparation of management figures.
• Simple VAT return reviews.
• Preparation of financial statements and sole trader accounts.
• Preparation of consolidated accounts for small & medium groups.
• Preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Supporting the management of a portfolio of clients.
• Working with the client managers directly to understand the client's requirements and identifying areas where more detailed advice may be required.
• Contacting suppliers to verify bank details and processing payments, initially onto internal system and eventually onto client's online banking platform.

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

• 18 months - 2 years practical experience.
• Anticipating to or already are working towards ACCA qualification.
• Sales invoicing and credit control experience.
• Payment processing experience.
• Cashflow forecasting, tax management and budgetary control experience.
• VAT return experience.
• Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level.
• Competent using MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Competent using Xero.
• Experience of Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks, and Sage 50 would be preferable.
• Have a good awareness of technology in general.
• Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios.
• Good people and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills.

Package:

• Smart Casual dress code.
• Supported study towards appropriate accountancy qualification.
• Opportunities for progression.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Competitive salary.
• 21 days holiday + public holidays.
• Additional holiday day per year of service.
• Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum.
• Health plan benefits.
• Flexible working options.

This is a great opportunity to join a very spangly firm in Central London and really progress your career forwards.