Accounts Assistant - St. Albans, United Kingdom - ITSS Recruitment Ltd

ITSS Recruitment Ltd

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St. Albans, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Accounts Assistant

Location:
St Albann

Salary:
£35k+

Main function of job:
To play a leading role within the outsourcing team in providing a first class service to our clients with responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients and helping support the development of the team

Main duties:

Oversee day to day bookkeeping and accounting for a variety of clients of different sizes and in different industries.
Posting of month end journals and preparation of monthly management accounts, including the reconciliation and maintenance of balance sheet accounts.
Preparation of analysis and commentary for inclusion in management accounts.
Preparation and submission of VAT returns under MTD and capability to review returns prepared by others.
Deal with ad hoc queries from clients as the primary contact for own portfolio of clients.
Support the management and training of trainees and apprentices.
Proactively support the team in developing knowledge and experience in new systems and technological advances.
Experience / skills required:
Educated to A level standard or equivalent and AAT level 4 qualified.
Must have 3+ years' experience of working within an accountancy practice in similar role.
Keen to continue or pursue further accounting qualification.
Organised with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Logical and systematic approach.
Numerate with strong communication skills.
Able to work on own initiative and/or part of a team.