Associate, Practice Accountancy

ProTalent Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accounting firm in London is seeking a dedicated professional to handle bookkeeping, prepare VAT returns, and support client management. Ideal candidates will have 18 months to 2 years of accountancy experience and be aiming for ACCA qualifications. The firm offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Pension contributions above the minimum

Health plan benefits

21 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years practical experience in accountancy.
• Experience with VAT returns and cashflow forecasting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and VAT returns.
• Manage client portfolios directly.

Skills

Sales invoicing

Credit control

Payment processing

Cashflow forecasting

Tax management

Budgetary control

VAT returns

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Technical knowledge

Education

ACCA qualification (or working towards)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Xero

Iris

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Job description

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.