£19500 - £24500 Per year
Assistant Accountant
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
- Assisting senior staff in all aspects of their work as required, for example; requesting information, client liaison;
- The preparation of client payrolls, carrying-out of client bookkeeping, both at the office and at client premises;
- Handling incoming telephone calls both internally and externally;
- Updating records on the internal management system and maintaining accurate records;
- Preparing and dispatch of standard letters, requesting and sending reminders;
- Providing ad-hoc administration support, including scanning, emailing and other clerical;
- Making suggestions on how to improve the firm’s workflow processes and procedures;
- Any other duties as may reasonably be allocated from time to time.
- Person specification:
- The position demands a good deal of confidence from the successful individual, as well as flexibility and a willingness to further the objectives of the firm;
- May be in possession of an accountancy-related University degree, although this is not a pre-requisite;
- Previous accounting or office experience is an advantage but is also not essential;
- Must be presentable, a clear communicator, and possess an excellent telephone manner.
- Other relevant information:
- On the job training and support is provided, as well as formal training leading to a recognized accounting qualification;
- Flexible working is available;
- There are a range of excellent long-term accountancy and tax-related prospects for the successful candidate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Flexibility
- Reliable
- Highly Detailed
- Highly Numerate
- People Skills
Reference no: 108072