Accounts Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - MJK People

MJK People

Verified Company

Sunderland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

MJK People are delighted to be recruiting for a full time Accounts Assistant to work in a well established successful business based in Sunderland.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of accounts from a variety of client's systems
Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc
Preparation of corporation tax computations
Actioning queries raised by accounts and tax managers on the accounts and working papers prepared
Finalisation of the accounts following client meetings
Acting as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
Assisting on audit assignments
Mentoring of junior members of the team
Preparation of management accounts and VAT returns.
Be AAT Level 4 qualified or nearing completion of Level 4 or be qualified by experience
Ideally have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in an accounting practice
Experience of preparation of year end accounts for ownermanaged small to medium business including sole traders, partnerships and limited Companies
Be able to work to tight deadlines
Be driven and proactive, ensuring that our commitment to providing excellent service levels to our clients is met.
Good knowledge of accounting software packages such as Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc. would be advantageous
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Good organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
Keen to take on additional responsibilities and ambition to progress to more senior roles within the firm.
Preparation of charity accounts
Audit of small companies and charities
Solicitors Accounts Rules

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company that offer:

competitive salary

- auto enrolment contributory pension scheme

20 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus 4 days holiday at Christmas

- flexible working hours
- extensive learning and development opportunities
- study support.
- the ability to accrue Time off in Lieu (TOIL) and we pay for professional subscriptions whilst training.

You must be self motivated and driven, and able to work alone as well as working as part of a team.

Accuracy and attention to detail are key.

MJK People are acting as a recruitment business on behalf of our client.

Due to the high volume of applicants we may not be able to give individual feedback.

Salary:
From £22,000.00 per year

Schedule: