At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Director in managing financial records and preparing accounts.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting career path with potential for advancement in a busy office.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA/AAT qualification or part-qualified with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 38000 £ per year.
Responsible to: Director
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 37.50
Location: Marshall House, 124 Middleton Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6RW
Purpose of Job/Key objectives
Support to Director in recording and retrieving financial details from client files, prepare VAT returns, Trial Balance and Annual Accounts including maintaining financial records on client files.
Role of the Finance department
Provide a complete finance service to the whole of the company, addressing all issues of a finance nature and providing all relevant information to meet external demands. These services may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: prepare VAT returns, and trial balance.
Principal Duties/Tasks and responsibilities
- Work closely with the Director to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters
- Reporting to Director level
- Overseeing the work of a team consisting of Junior and Part-Qualified Accountants
- Preparing Year-End Accounts and Monthly Management Accounts for SME clients (£1m - £48m t/o)
- Reviewing VAT Returns produced by the team
- Reviewing Year-End Accounts and tax Computations for small businesses prepared by the team
- Assist in the production of financial statements and applications, preparation of spreadsheets, reports and correspondence as required
- Plan, organise and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the company’s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner
- Resolution of finance related queries
- Assist with end of year preparation and procedures for clients
- Provide financial support to team members
- Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role
- A certain level of flexibility regarding availability outside normal working hours is required to attend events.
NB this job description is provided to assist the post holder to know their principal duties. It may be amended however from time to time in consultation with you, by or on behalf of the Director without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grading of the post.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of working within accountancy practice
- Basic understanding of accounting processes and procedures
- Awareness of the provisions of the Data Protection Act and be able to apply these within the organisation
- Good level of competence in Excel, Word and Outlook and computerised accounting software
- Good keyboard skills
- Good communication and listening skills
- Good organisational skills used in planning own work
- Calm and professional disposition
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines
- Able to work in a busy office environment that often demands high levels of concentration
- Able to respond effectively to changing priorities
- Able to manage high volume workload
- Able to work effectively with minimal management guidance/supervision
- Willingness to accept responsibility
- Good analytical ability
- Good problem solving ability
Desirable
- A recognised finance qualification
- Working in accountancy practice
- Interest to learn new skills.
Qualified / Part-Qualified (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA/AAT) – 2 Posts employer: KAMP Accountants Limited
As a Personal Assistant to the Partner, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that values efficiency and teamwork. Our company offers competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional growth, all while being located in the vibrant areas of Morden and New Malden. Join us to be part of a culture that prioritises employee well-being and fosters meaningful contributions to our success.
