Job Description

Your new role
As an Assistant Accountant you will be required to work with a variety of clients including limited companies and sole traders who have a range of turnovers, from a few thousands through to the millions. Your role will see you liaise on a daily basis with these clients, engaging with them via email and telephone as well as face to face. This Senior Accounts position will involve preparing complex year end accounts for a select portfolio of clients, ensuring all necessary documentation is provided as well as preparation and submission of both standard and flat rate VAT returns.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to undertake this Assistant Accountant position you must have worked within an Accountancy Practice for at least a couple of years previously. You will have experience of preparing year end accounts and ideally be able to use different IT and Accounting systems such as IRIS and Xero. As this is a senior role you will need to be able to work on your own initiative and take responsibility in the role. The firm strives themselves upon their client-focused approach, therefore you will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What you'll get in return
This firm are offering a competitive salary of up to £28,000 (DOE) and a competitive benefits package including free parking, pension and a competitive holiday package. You will have the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, which provides progression opportunities for the right individual.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In order to undertake this Assistant Accountant position you must have worked within an Accountancy Practice for at least a couple of years previously. You will have experience of preparing year end accounts and ideally be able to use different IT and Accounting systems such as IRIS and Xero. As this is a senior role you will need to be able to work on your own initiative and take responsibility in the role. The firm strives themselves upon their client-focused approach, therefore you will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.