£32,000 (DOE)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our growing accountancy practice in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with a varied portfolio of clients and thrives in a professional yet supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing bookkeeping and VAT services to a diverse range of businesses, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client service.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Ongoing professional development and training support
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
- Generous holiday allowance
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Modern cloud-based systems and technology
Key Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping using cloud software, particularly QuickBooks and Xero
- Assisting accountants to ensure smooth handover of year-end data
- Preparing VAT Returns
- Processing CIS calculations as part of the bookkeeping
- Managing accounts payable and receivable
- Bank Reconciliations
- Assisting clients with bookkeeping issues and queries
- Training clients to use QuickBooks and Xero
- Keeping up to date with relevant industry topics
- Working on own initiative, including travel to clients across Kent (own transport required)
- Meeting deadlines for filings
- Maintaining strong relationships with client
Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks
- Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Level 3 AAT
- Bookkeeper Certifications (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years' bookkeeping experience
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Xero
- Knowledge of VAT, CIS processes
- Strong communication skills and a professional manner with clients
- Good task planning, time management and ability to work autonomously
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