Vacancy – Accounts Assistant – Huddersfield

Sutton McGrath Hartley Ltd; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for professional quals

25 days holiday

Life assurance 4x salary

Eye tests

Social events

Volunteering opportunities

Staff discounts on services

Job summary

SMH Group is seeking an Accounts Apprentice to join our busy practice in Huddersfield. You will support the accounts team with bookkeeping, VAT returns and annual accounts, while beginning your AAT studies with dedicated study support.

Key tasks include handling post, phone calls, and general admin; learning from supervisors, and contributing to client service standards. Benefits include study support, holiday entitlement, life assurance and more.

Qualifications

• Studying towards AAT with commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including telephone manner.
• Able to prioritise, organise workload and manage confidential information.
• Willingness to learn, take direction and develop accounting skills.
• Good record-keeping and numerical ability with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounts and administrative support to a busy accountancy practice.
• Assist with preparation of annual accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping.
• Support auditors and other staff with day-to-day tasks.
• Handle post, phone calls and general office duties as required.
• Participate in development activities and training opportunities.
• Help promote a professional image to clients and colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Written skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Education

AAT apprenticeship

Job description

The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 220 employees across our 11 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region.

At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future. As we continue to grow as a business we strive to be guided by our core behaviours – Client Centric, acting as One Firm, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities. As clients and our people at the fore front of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.

If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-driven team we’d love to hear from you.

What will you be doing in the role?

You will provide accounts and administrative support to a busy Accountancy Practice. Work within the accounts team to assist them with the preparation of annual accounts, VAT return preparation, bookkeeping, audit and all other aspect of work relating to the services that the firm provides

Duties to include:

• To undertake a full range of accounting functions to learn how to prepare a set of financial accounts;
• To assist with other duties such as bank reconciliations, VAT returns and ad hoc work as and when required;
• To undertake support functions for other members of staff and supervisors as required;
• To actively assist the firm and the partners to achieve business and other objectives;
• To take part in own development through relevant training activities;
• To promote the firm’s desired image to clients and staff.
• To always be courteous and polite to other members of staff, partners and clients.
• Manage incoming/outgoing post.
• Answer phone calls and transfers them as necessary.
• Photocopies/files/archives documents as required.
• Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities

• To complete the AAT Apprenticeship;
• To follow instructions from supervisors and managers;
• To ensure that you do not discuss the firm’s clients outside of the firm and that their records are confidential. Confidentiality is paramount at all times;
• To gain confidence of supervisors and managers so that they delegate duties and task to you;
• To follow Money Laundering Guidelines

Who are we looking for?

The person:

• Strong Attention to Detail
• Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner
• Good written and technical Skills
• Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills
• Ability to Handle Confidential Information
• Strong Record Keeping Skills.

What qualifications do you need?

Studying towards AAT

Our benefits and perks

• Study support for professional qualifications
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the ability to purchase up to 5 more)
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Eye tests
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities
• Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages