Job Description

ROLE of the Junior Practice Accountant: 

• Bookkeeping: maintenance of client records in Excel and Sage, including Sales and Purchase invoices control, receipts and payments analysis, bank, PAYE and VAT reconciliations,
• Assisting in the preparation of company accounts: maintenance of client files including accruals, prepayments, aged debtors/creditors, stock, holiday accruals, bank recs, fixed assets register and depreciation, PAYE, salary liability, other taxes recs, etc. and reporting to senior staff at agreed stage of completion
• Preparing / submitting client’s VAT/ESCL/Intrastat returns to HMRC
• Preparing monthly payroll, submitting monthly pension and payroll reports, liaising with clients
• Liaising with clients to ensure records and accounts information are delivered in a timely fashion
• Providing support to Senior accountants when necessary

PROFILE:

• Fluent French and English
• One year experience in UK accounting
• BTS comptabilite or DUT or AAT qualified, or studying towards ACCA 
• One year accounting practice experience (can be outside of the UK)
• Intermediate Excel skills and knowledge of Sage
• Strong communication skills and eye for details will be strong assets for the role

SALARY:

Between £26k and £28k according to skilss and experience + benefits including study support

Please DO NOT APPLY if you do not speak French.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fluent French and English • One year experience in UK accounting • BTS comptabilite or DUT or AAT qualified, or studying towards ACCA • One year accounting practice experience (can be outside of the UK) • Intermediate Excel skills and knowledge of Sage • Strong communication skills and eye for details will be strong assets for the role