Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Garforth Hours 37.5 hours per week 9am - 5pm with 30 mins for lunch Skillection's commercial division are working with a small boutique practice based just minutes off the M1 in Garforth, working from modern and bright offices. The team are passionate proactive accountants and are keen to deliver a high quality of service to their clients. Due to continued growth and exciting plans they are looking to add a full time Accounts Assistant to their sociable team. What we are looking for: This role is to provide support to the accountants, as they provide services to fee paying clients who could be private individuals, sole traders, small/medium limited companies, partnerships, LLP's, CIC's or public sector organisations. This role is varied and includes preparing working papers and accounts, Corporation Tax returns, VAT returns and Self-Assessment Tax returns. You will be required to profitably deliver work across a portfolio of clients, working with the team to ensure the highest possible standards of client service always. Typically getting involved in: * Preparation of trading accounts * Preparation of VAT returns * Preparation of Corporation tax returns * Preparation of Personal tax returns * Maintaining records and management information * Attendance at events and seminars promoting the business PERSON SPECIFICATION * AAT qualified and studying towards an ACCA qualification would be ideal, but if you are Qualified by experience then you will still be considered. Study support is available * Minimum of 2 years practice experience * Commercially aware * Well-developed people skills to relate to clients and colleagues * Very good organisational and time management skills * Competent understanding of Microsoft Word & Excel * QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and payroll software experience highly desired * Very good analytical thinking and problem solver * Acute attention to detail * Understands Data Protection This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV ASAP to Helen via the online instructions. Thank you