Accounts Assistant - Oakham
Our client is a progressive firm of Accountants using the latest cloud accounting applications to provide a range of accounting and commercial services to a wide range of clients throughout the UK.
Role
Full time General Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper
Purpose of role
To be an integral part of our small team to manage the bookkeeping role and relationship with your appointed clients.
Key tasks
Tracking financial transactions for a number of different clients, ensuring postings are accurate and entries can be explained
Reconciliation of bank and credit card transactions
Assist in preparation of VAT returns
Assist with other bookkeeping duties
Develop working relationships with clients
Use excellent written and oral communication
General administration tasks
Develop an understanding of the Company’s methods and standards of work required
Become familiar with the Company’s administrative and office procedures
Become familiar with relevant software used by the Company, incl. Xero and Dext and Receipt Bank
Take on additional projects / responsibilities as directed./li>
Fulfil measures of effectiveness and meet competencies set for role
The company reserves the right to require you to perform other duties outside your normal work duties as the company may reasonably require.
Key skills and experience required
AAT qualified or part qualified. Candidates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply
Have good communication skills
Previous bookkeeping and /or accounting knowledge
Be keen to learn
Proficient IT skills and have a passion for technology
Be a team player
Be able to solve problems
Attention to detail and ability to recognise inconsistencies
Experience of working to strict deadlines
Salary £25,000 - £30,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time
Flexible Start and Finish Times
Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 days from home)
22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increased by 1 day every year)
CPD
Gym membership
Free parking