Crowe UK Maidstone, England, United Kingdom
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.
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.
* Experience of preparation of management accounts and VAT returns.
* Living within easy commuting distance to Maidstone.
Why choose Crowe?
At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.
We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.
Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing
* Industries: Accounting
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