Junior Accountant - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - Asset Workforce Limited

Description

JOB TITLE:

Junior Accountant

ROLE TYPE (permanent/temporary):

Permanent / full-time

LOCATION / REMOTE WORKING:

Office based (Head Office) in Hertfordshire and potential to work from their 2^nd Office occasionally, in Hertfordshire.

HOURS / DAYS (per week):

9am – 5:30pm (7.5 hours per day) Mon - Fri

SALARY RANGE:

£24,000-£26,000 annual salary (depending on experience)

NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS:

6 months

BENEFITS / BONUSES / HOLIDAYS:

20 paid annual leave days plus bank holidays

COMPANY CULTURE:

This highly reputable Accountancy firm is quickly growing and looking to bolster their team. They have recently opened new offices to facilitate their impressive growth trajectory. This dynamic Accountancy Practice is made up of a wide-range of Accounting professionals, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience – the perfect workplace for anyone looking to learn, grow and develop within a well-established company. Dealing with a range of sectors and clients, the teams and departments within this firm work closely together ensure top quality service is always provided. From their younger apprentices, to those that have been in the profession for many years, this organisation have a fantastic work culture, enabling people to enhance their career if successfully chosen to join their team. With out of work activities taking place throughout the year, the culture and environment provides a great work/life balance.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a junior accountant you will support the team and your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Bookkeeping
• Producing management accounts and reports
• VAT Returns
• Yearend accounts preparation and submission to companies house and HMRC
• Self-assessment tax returns
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and obtain information

You will be provided extensive training on all of the above but a basic knowledge in these areas is required. The role has the opportunity for growth into a senior role or potentially to specialise in an accounting area of interest.

KEY SKILLS:

• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• A desire to develop good technical accounting knowledge
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to swiftly adapt to change

ANY SPECIFIC TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

SAGE, QuickBooks, Xero experience preferable

Good basic accounting/bookkeeping knowledge e.g. bank reconciliation, sales ledger reconciliation etc.

Experience working on Microsoft applications such as excel, outlook and word.

The ideal candidate will have already spent at least one year working in practice

APPRENTICESHIP COURSES / LEVELS (if applicable):

AAT (full or part qualified)

TIME FRAMES:

ASAP – the interview process is still being finalised but interviews will be taking place throughout April.