Accounts Assistant, Business Solutions - Maidstone
About Crowe
Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.
Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.
Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.
At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Business Solutions team based in our Kent - Maidstone office. Our Business Solutions team support our smaller to medium sized clients with high quality accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax, company secretarial, and related services.
Main duties likely to include:
* Preparation of statutory financial statements under FRS105 and FRS102 using Iris accounting software.
* Preparing the related corporation tax computations using Iris.
* Preparation of periodical management accounts for clients using Xero, Sage, or other software and related reporting.
* Carrying out or assisting with bookkeeping and VAT Returns for clients using Xero, Sage, or other software.
* Planning and taking responsibility for your work and multi-tasking in an organised manner around client needs/deadlines.
* Developing a good rapport with clients and listening to, and understanding, their needs.
* Corresponding and communicating professionally and clearly with clients.
* Offering clients a value-added service, tailored to their needs and recognising what information they are looking for from their reports and accounts.
* Being aware of what services Crowe can offer to enable identification of areas where a client could benefit from other services.
* Helping others within the department and acting as a team player.
Qualifications and experience required:
* No set qualifications required but expectations will be AAT-qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or AAT.
* Working in a practice environment preparing statutory financial statements.
* Experience of using Iris accounting software would be beneficial.
* Good knowledge of Excel and Word.
* Diligent and attention to detail.
* Able to work on own initiative, but also be a team player.
* Able to focus and concentrate in a busy working environment.
Desirable:
* Experience of preparation of management accounts and VAT returns.
* Bookkeeping using Xero and/or Sage.
* Living within easy commuting distance to Maidstone.
Closing Date: 17 February 2025
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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