Accounts Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Beaumont Associates Ltd

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Accounts Assistant - Edinburgh City Centre. - Full or Part Time Hours.

£neg + Excellent Benefits


Professional Accountancy practice based Edinburgh City Centre is actively seeking a
full or part time Accounts Assistant to join their busy team.


You will be responsible supporting the nominated fee earners, assisting in the preparation of paperwork for accounts, VAT and tax returns.

In addition, you will also be required to support the payroll team, preparing client's payslips and pensions

This role requires a high level of accuracy and good administrative skills.

  • Bookkeeping via various software, including FreeAgent, Xero and Quickbooks
  • Traditional bookkeeping with paper files
  • Deciphering data from client papers & spreadsheets
  • Compiling VAT returns and accounts
  • Dealing with external agencies such as HMRC
  • Maintaining payroll information by processing payroll data for a variety of clients
  • Updates payroll records by entering changes and submitting to HMRC
  • Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and holiday pay/entitlement
  • Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee NI and PAYE taxes and providing report to clients
  • Liaises with clients, HMRC and Pension providers on a daily basis.
Our client provides training and support, offering continued career development.

Our client will also cover for professional qualification such as AAT & ACCA

  • Will be able to demonstrate the resolve required to deal with clients and agencies in the daily duties of this position.
  • Have a high level of attention to detail.
  • Will develop confidence and show they have an ability to think on their feet
  • Will have good communication skills both written and telephone manner

Skills and Experience Required

  • Interest in Accountancy
  • Interest in Software
  • Good attention to detail

For further information, please contact Michelle Beaumont for a confidential discussion.

Salary:
£22,000.00-£22,500.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Life insurance
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Accounting: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
MB/AC2

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