Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Flexibility, variety and genuine career development
Are you looking for an accountancy role that offers more than just another set of accounts to prepare?
exclusively with a forward-thinking and progressive accountancy practice in the Stroud area to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its growing team.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established, forward-thinking accountancy practice that embraces a varied and client-focused approach.
You won't be restricted to working on the accounts of just one business. Instead, you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, developing your technical knowledge and building meaningful relationships along the way.
The firm is keen to hear from someone with at least three years' practical accounting experience, ideally within practice, who is looking for their next step.
You may be studying towards AAT or ACCA, part-qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE). What matters most is your practical ability, enthusiasm and desire to develop.
What will you be doing?
Working alongside experienced and supportive senior colleagues, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
- Producing management reports and supporting financial information.
- Preparing VAT returns, bank reconciliations and routine accounting schedules.
- Assisting with year-end accounts preparation, including working papers and lead schedules.
- Supporting statutory accounts and tax return preparation using TaxCalc.
- Working with accounting software including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
- Depending on experience, preparing accounts and tax returns for individuals, partnerships and limited companies.
- Developing strong client relationships through regular telephone, email and face-to-face communication.
- Getting involved in additional projects, including cash flow forecasting, business consultancy and other ad hoc client assignments.
What are we looking for?
- At least three years' hands-on accounting experience.
- Previous accountancy practice experience would be advantageous.
- AAT or ACCA studies, part-qualified status or strong QBE experience.
- A sound understanding of accounting principles and year-end processes.
- Experience with Sage, Xero and/or QuickBooks.
- Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A personable approach and confidence when dealing with clients.
- Someone proactive, enthusiastic and keen to continue developing.
Interested in finding out more?
If you are an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a practice that offers flexibility, variety and the opportunity to grow, this could be exactly the move you have been waiting for.
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Assistant Accountant in Stroud employer: Workforce Recruitment and Training
Join a dynamic logistics recruitment firm that values your expertise and offers an uncapped commission structure, allowing you to truly reap the rewards of your hard work. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while building meaningful relationships across the UK. Experience the excitement of being part of a fast-growing business where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
Contact Details:
Workforce Recruitment and Training Recruitment Team
