Business Services Assistant

Armstrong Watson LLP; Dumfries; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme with Life Cover

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Smart Working Policy

Health Shield Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid flu jabs and eye tests

Commission Scheme for client referrals

Employee Referral Scheme

Investment towards CPD

Paid professional membership fees

Job summary

Armstrong Watson LLP is looking for a Business Services Assistant to join the team in Dumfries, contributing to various accounting services including financial statements and tax computations.

The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications such as AAT or ACCA, and experience in an accountancy practice. Benefits include a smart working policy, professional development opportunities, and competitive annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Accounting capacity at an Accountancy practice.
• Full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
• Able to prioritize workloads under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete draft financial statements for review.
• Prepare business tax computations and VAT returns.
• Ensure necessary client records are present before starting assignments.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Education

AAT, ICAS, ACCA, or ACA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

Business Services Assistant

Department: Business Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dumfries

Description

We are recruiting for a Business Services Assistant to join our Dumfries office and widen the Business Services Service Line.

The Role

• Completing draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
• Completing draft business tax computations ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
• Preparing VAT returns, bookkeeping assignments and management accounts for clients
• Ensuring all necessary client records are present before starting an assignment
• Ensuring that personal tax information is obtained from the client during the course of the accounts production and passed to our Tax team in a timely manner
• Drafting appropriate meeting agenda points and meeting packs for Business Services Assistant Managers / Managers

Please note that we will be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

• A Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)
• Either AAT, ICAS, ACCA or ACA qualified (or be "Qualified by Experience")
• Experience of working in an Accounting capacity at an Accountancy practice
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team

The Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees