Job Description

This is a role for someone who is organized, has great attention to detail and enjoys processing accounting transactions. Study support will be provided should you wish to progress your accountancy career.

In your new and varied role, you will:

• Maintain client bookkeeping and records on Xero
• Look after your client’s bank reconciliations
• Assist with the processing of payroll and expenses
• Raise sales invoices and process purchase invoices
• Prepare month end journals including accruals and prepayments
• Review client fixed asset registers and deal with depreciation treatment
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns, agreeing them with clients and submitting to HMRC using Xero
• Assist with the preparation of limited company year-end accounts and associated corporation tax returns using TaxCalc
• Provide advice and assistance to clients on an ad-hoc basis in relation to their companies
• Assist with client set-up on Xero and Receiptbank

The Successful Applicant

You will be an ambitious part qualified accountant, ideally with experience of working in an accountancy practice.

Requirements include:

• AAT 3 or above
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of Xero (preferable)
• Payroll/ RTI and CIS experience advantageous
• An inquiring analytical mind and ability to work under own initiative
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Planning and time management
• Ability to drive to client premises

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities