Overview
Our client as leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants is looking to recruit an AAT Accounts Assistant with the enthusiasm to join its busy small business accounts and VAT department.
This is a varied role to primarily include bookkeeping and VAT work for clients as well as accounts and Tax Return preparation for a varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies.
Responsibilities
1. Bookkeeping
2. VAT Returns
3. Accounts preparation
4. Personal and Corporation tax computations
5. Tax Returns – Self Assessment and Company
6. Working to tight deadlines
Experience & Skills
7. AAT qualification or proven experience in a similar role
8. Excellent communication skills
9. Experience gained in an accountancy practice
10. Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation skills
11. Working knowledge of preparing Tax Returns
12. Good IT skills which must include Excel and Word and either SAGE, QuickBooks or Xero
On offer
13. Competitive salary - depending on skills and experience
14. Study Support
15. Contributory pension and life insurance scheme
16. Flexible working including Flexitime system
17. Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
18. Modern and friendly working environment
19. Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)
20. Structured CPD, training and development programme
21. Professional subscriptions reimbursement
22. Employee Assistance Programme