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