At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and support junior team members.
- Company: Join a busy and growing accountancy practice with diverse clients.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment with career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and guide junior staff.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working closely with clients and enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in accountancy and strong knowledge of accounts preparation.
Hays are recruiting a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing accountancy practice. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, you will play a key role in the preparation of accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns and supporting junior members. Your new role Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements. Complete bookkeeping assignments using cloud-based accounting software. Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time. Reconcile control accounts, bank accounts and balance sheet items. Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports. Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and answer queries. Assist with corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns. Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance where appropriate. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal procedures. Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and excellent service delivery. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment. Strong working knowledge of accounts preparation and bookkeeping.
Senior Accounts Assistant employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Accounts Assistant
Accounts Preparation
Bookkeeping
VAT Returns
Cloud-Based Accounting Software
Financial Statements Preparation
Reconciliation
Management Accounts
