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

• Bookkeeping
• VAT Returns
• Accounts preparation
• Personal and Corporation tax computations
• Tax Returns - Self Assessment and Company
• Working to tight deadlines

Experience & Skills

• AAT qualification or proven experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience gained in an accountancy practice
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation skills
• Working knowledge of preparing Tax Returns
• Good IT skills which must include Excel and Word and either SAGE, QuickBooks or Xero

On offer

• Competitive salary - depending on skills and experience
• Study Support
• Contributory pension and life insurance scheme
• Flexible working including Flexitime system
• Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Modern and friendly working environment
• Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)
• Structured CPD, training and development programme
• Professional subscriptions reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programme

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