Job Description

Our client an accountancy practice in South Yorkshire are looking to strengthen their existing team by recruiting an Accounts Assistant on a temp to perm basis. This will be full time temporary for 3 months and then become a permanent position for the right person.

Your duties will include:

• Completing full sets of self-employed, partnership and limited companies accounts
• Completing personal, partnership and limited company tax returns
• Completing VAT returns & have knowledge of the different VAT schemes available
• Dealing with receipts and investigating deductions
• Credit Control
• Analyzing cost variances
• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in a similar role, such as Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Accounts Administrator. Experience using Sage, Xero and VT Transaction+. Knowledge of the different VAT schemes available. Experience of using an accountancy software package. Good Excel skills including Pivot Tables and V Look Ups. Experience of an ERP and payroll system would be beneficial. Additionally, you must possess high levels of accuracy, have a strong team work ethic with good numeracy and organizational skills. Our client also has a preference for candidates who are educated to an AAT standard, further study support is available for the right candidate.