Assistant Accountant

We are working with a well-established accountancy practice to secure the services of an assistant accountant for their premises on the outskirts of Plymouth. Based in impressive surrondings, the company run a professional and accurate service for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. The ideal candidate would be from an accountancy practice, however industry backgrounds will also be considered. Although the company have over 30 years experience in accounting, they pride themselves on holding on to family orientated values and a personal apporach to each individual client.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

• Preparing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns

• Preparing and reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns

• Working directly with clients and responding to queries

• Assisting and reviewing work of junior staff where appropriate

Requirements:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in an accountancy practice

• Experience preparing statutory accounts

• Knowledge of software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage

• Strong communication and organisational skills

If you feel that you have what is required and would like to find out more, then please contact us for further information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed