Assistant accountant

Assistant accountant required for large regional accountancy firm in Cambridge. Full study support offered.

The undertaking of accounts preparation for non-audit clients, including the preparation of related tax computations/returns and the completion of personal tax returns with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To prepare accounts from client records using Caseware
• To deal with initial queries on accounts (by phone, email or letter)
• To finalise accounts after review
• To draft tax computations
• To complete personal tax returns
• Control of own assignment time within pre-determined budget
• Professional liaison with client and/or client's staff
• Completion of work to the satisfaction of the Supervisor/Manager
• Accounts finalisation, file completion and tax computations
• Adhoc management accounting assignments
• Not responsible for other team members directly on arrival, but in due course required to assist new trainees and less experienced members in the team

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Minimum AAT qualified
• 1-2 years previous practice experience
• Ideally from a 3 partner plus firm so that a good accounting background and work on various types of clients can be demonstrated

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Competitive Salary
• Full study package towards ACA or ACCA qualification if required.
• Student practical training programme
• 20 days holiday for students, 25 once fully qualified (with the ability to purchase 5 extra days)
• Death in Service scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Childcare Vouchers
• Social Activities/Charitable Events
• A relaxed but professional environment

Please contact Cara Whyte at Hays for more details or apply online

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