Accounts Assistant

The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with an accountancy firm with offices based throughout the UK in the recruitment of two accounts assistant.

There is a flexible benefits package on offer, however some of the specific benefits include;
Distinct training opportunities and study support if you are looking to complete AAT, ACCA or ICAS qualification.
Holiday entitlement that is above average.
Pension.
Ability to buy additional holiday days.
Flexible & Hybrid working.

The vacancy has arisen due to growth within the organisation and will report to the head of department. You will be working within a friendly team of other accounts assistants and will be office based 3 days per week.

The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide accounts assistant support to a broad range of clients who rely on our client to produce bookkeeping and accountancy services.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Assist in the preparation of bookkeeping for a portfolio of small/medium sized businesses.
Process accounts using accounting software such as Xero, Sage and Quickbooks.
Assisting the team with administrative tasks that will ultimately streamline accounting processes.
Completion and submittal of quarterly VAT returns on behalf of your client portfolio.
Support client managers where the need arises in the completion of more complex tasks.
Manage and maintain your workload to ensure deadlines are met and efficiency is maintained.

The Requirements
Ideally we are seeking a bookkeeper/accounts assistant who has practical experience of working within an accountancy firm. You will have excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form and have significant experience of using accounting systems such as Xero/Sage and or Quickbooks. Our client prides itself on delivering a first class experience to their clients and as such we seek proactive, diligent and hard working candidates who have a self-starting personality.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.