Accounts Assistant
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United Kingdom - Manchester -
Assistant Accountant
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
Job Role
- Preparation of year-end limited company, partnership and sole trader accounts
- Preparation of corporation tax computations & iXBRL tagging of financial statements
- Maintaining the accounting records and preparing management accounts for clients
- Assisting clients on an ad hoc basis with bookkeeping services and preparation of VAT Returns
- SAGE/XERO set-up and training for clients
- To keep supervisor / manager informed of case progress and any issues arising
- To raise profile of the firm by ensuring clients are fully satisfied by the service they receive
- Assist with the development of more junior members of the team
Person Specification
- AAT qualified or studying AAT
- Practical accounts preparation experience is essential
- A good understanding of basic bookkeeping principals is essential
- Corporation tax knowledge would be desirable, but not essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong numerical/analytical skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Some knowledge of Sage & Xero would be desirable but not essential
- Some knowledge of CaseWare and Alphatax would be desirable but not essential
- Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities