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Accounts Assistant (part-time)
West Malling
£30k – £35k/yr
Posted 2 days ago
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Accounts Assistant role (part-time)
Client Details
An organisation based in Kings Hill operating within the accountancy industry.
Description
- Developing strong relationships with, and providing a primary point of contact for clients on a daily basis for accountancy and tax queries.
- A sound knowledge of bookkeeping/double entry systems and journal entry.
- Processing of quarterly VAT returns, management accounts, year-end accounts and account reconciliations.
- Assisting with the company tax return compliance process - collating, preparing, submitting and reviewing company tax returns for final preparation and submission of accounts.
- Dealing with Inland Revenue and Company House queries.
- Attending meetings with clients.
- Providing analysis and forecast financial reporting; such as advising of potential issues, trends and improvements.
- Working with client documentation workflow with Accounts Manager to ensure all deadline dates are met.
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Profile
A Successful Accounts Assistant Should Have
- Qualified by experience or AAT qualified.
- 3+ years experience working in an accountancy practice setting.
- Knowledge of different accounting packages (CCH, Quickbooks, Xero, Sage).
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
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Job Offer
- Salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000 FTE, dependent on the level of experience.
- Opportunities to develop your skills within a supportive accounting and finance team.
- 14-21 hours per week.
- Office based.
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Skills
Bookkeeping
Double Entry Systems
Journal Entry
VAT Returns
Management Accounts
Year-end Accounts
Account Reconciliations
Company Tax Returns
Financial Reporting
Forecasting
CCH
Quickbooks
Xero
Sage
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills