Job Descrption
Assistant Accountant – Accountancy Practice
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic and friendly team in Woodford Green. This role offers an excellent chance for a dedicated individual with a passion for learning and career progression within a fast-growing accounting practice. We provide a first-class learning environment, offering the tools and support to help you advance in your career. A potential study package is available depending on candidate eligibility.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conducting weekly and monthly bookkeeping for a variety of clients
• Maintaining client bookkeeping systems (with a focus on Xero accounting software)
• Updating and managing client records
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Liaising with clients to address bookkeeping and invoicing queries
• Providing support to accountants within the practice
• Offering general administrative assistance
• Communicating with HMRC as necessary
• Performing... additional ad hoc duties as required
Skills & Experience:
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential
• Experience with DEXT and TaxCalc preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes, ideally gained within an accountancy practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working within an accountancy practice
• A proactive, self-motivated individual who can work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain rapport with clients
Benefits:
• Salary range: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Potential study package (subject to eligibility)
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
Please note that this is an office-based position due to the nature of the work.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits: On-site parking
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred)/Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an accountancy practice
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Education:
• Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
• practice: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/02/2024
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