£25000 - £35000 Per year
Assistant Accountant
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
- Working from client provided and in-house completed bookkeeping, to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self-employed accounts
- Preparing corporation tax returns with appropriate calculations
- Completing self-assessment tax returns for individuals and self-employed traders
- Assisting in-house bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries especially when needed to correct errors and updating and reconciling ledgers
- Carrying out VAT checks
- Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks
- Complying with financial laws, regulations and standards alongside in-house policies
- Reporting discrepancies and queries to senior management
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Accountancy practice background preferred
- Part qualified ACCA, actively studying for future exams
- Software knowledge of Xero, Sage (Cloud and 50), Freeagent and QuickBooks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
- Good communication skills with the ability to manage time effectively and efficiently ensuring deadlines are met with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Keeping personal accounting qualifications up to date
- Experience of dealing with company and self-employed accounts and tax returns including dealing with HMRC
- Polite telephone manner and good interpersonal skills
Reference no: 109159