Assistant Accountant
- Recruiter
- Interaction Recruitment
- Location
- Suffolk, Eastern England
- Salary
- £22000 - £26000/annum
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2019
- Closes
- 28 Jun 2019
- Ref
- 1166315899
- Job role
- Accountant, Assistant accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
We are currently working with a well-established accountancy practice based in Bury St Edmunds, who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their businesses services department. The team assists a wide variety of businesses including those operating in the agricultural, manufacturing, construction and services sectors meaning you will be exposed to a broad portfolio of work.
The role will predominantly involve preparing financial accounts for sole traders, partnership and limited companies, along with corporation and personal tax compliance. There will also be some bookkeeping work and preparation of VAT returns for clients. Some of the duties may be carried out at clients premises so a full clean driving licence will be necessary.
The successful candidate will have the following experience and qualities:
Will be AAT qualified or qualified by experience to a comparable standard.
A high level of IT proficiency and the ability to use various packages, in particular: MS Office (Word, Excel), Sage Line 50, Xero and Quickbooks.Familiarity with CCH software would be useful.
Will have previous involvement in accounts preparation work, the production of management and other accounts, alongside basic bookkeeping skills. Some experience in payroll, personal and corporate tax, and the preparation of VAT returns, would be helpful, but not essential.
It is essential that you have recent previous experience within a UK accountancy practice environment.
Will be confident and articulate in dealing with a wide range of clients.
Will be competent in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Will have a full clean UK driving licence and access to own transport, with the willingness to travel to assignments when necessary.
This role offers an attractive salary with many benefits in a friendly working environment. They have an extensive in-house training programme for all staff. External training for the ICAEW/ACCA qualification will be considered, if applicable.
If you would like to be considered for the above position please feel free to submit your CV for review
The role will predominantly involve preparing financial accounts for sole traders, partnership and limited companies, along with corporation and personal tax compliance. There will also be some bookkeeping work and preparation of VAT returns for clients. Some of the duties may be carried out at clients premises so a full clean driving licence will be necessary.
The successful candidate will have the following experience and qualities:
Will be AAT qualified or qualified by experience to a comparable standard.
A high level of IT proficiency and the ability to use various packages, in particular: MS Office (Word, Excel), Sage Line 50, Xero and Quickbooks.Familiarity with CCH software would be useful.
Will have previous involvement in accounts preparation work, the production of management and other accounts, alongside basic bookkeeping skills. Some experience in payroll, personal and corporate tax, and the preparation of VAT returns, would be helpful, but not essential.
It is essential that you have recent previous experience within a UK accountancy practice environment.
Will be confident and articulate in dealing with a wide range of clients.
Will be competent in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Will have a full clean UK driving licence and access to own transport, with the willingness to travel to assignments when necessary.
This role offers an attractive salary with many benefits in a friendly working environment. They have an extensive in-house training programme for all staff. External training for the ICAEW/ACCA qualification will be considered, if applicable.
If you would like to be considered for the above position please feel free to submit your CV for review