Accounts Assistant - Dalkeith, United Kingdom - TaxAssist Accountants

TaxAssist Accountants

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Dalkeith, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Is your current accountancy practice job a bit meh?

Or maybe you're looking to join a team where you can make a difference, and not just be a small cog in a big wheel?

TaxAssist Accountants are looking for a part-qualified Accountant to join our team, working across four shops in Dalkeith, Easter Road, Fairmilehead and Musselburgh.

The role will be varied and challenging, combining preparation of accounts, VAT and tax returns with working as part of a team to ensure targets are achieved and delivering excellent customer service to 1000+ clients.

This is a busy, fast paced working environment, with great career progression opportunities available for everyone and the chance to contribute to the ongoing success of a local business.

As a part-qualified accountant you can work towards becoming a Client Manager with us.

The TaxAssist Accountants franchise is the largest network of accountants who focus specifically on small businesses and individual taxpayers.

The network has over 70,000 clients in the UK being provided with accountancy services including accounts preparation, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping and business support/advice.

Our practice is now in its 17th year of business, supporting small businesses and individuals from four shop locations in and around Edinburgh.

When we are not busy with client work you can find our team volunteering and fundraising for Cash for Kids or enjoying a team day out which might involve anything from Cocktail Making to Alpaca Treks to Spa Days.

We also REALLY love Halloween - check out our Instagram for proof of this

Joining TaxAssist means you can:

Be part of a recognised national accountancy network while also working in a friendly, small business environment.
Experience the rewarding and varied nature of working with local businesses. You will be helping a wide range of small business owners with their accountancy needs and no two days will be the same.
Receive support from the TaxAssist network and Support Centre for technical queries as well as professional development and training.
Benefit from access to training, CPD, guidance, tools and videos to expand your soft skills and technical knowledge.
Work for an employer that is focused on longterm staff retention. Career development opportunities are available for everyone.
Join a team that is quick to adapt, are advocates of cloud bookkeeping and other timesaving products we take innovation seriously and are often involved in piloting and testing new products for the wider TaxAssist network
Be part of a company that focuses on more than just filing tax returns and meeting deadlines. We want to provide excellent customer service to our clients and play an active role in supporting our local community.
Have the chance to attend the TaxAssist Annual Conference, which normally takes place at the five start Celtic Manor resort in Wales.

We also offer:

Total of 30 days holiday per year
Team away days and meals
Employee wellbeing assistance
Relaxed Dress Code
Support with personal and professional development
Study support (financial assistance and study leave)

The Role

The role will be based across all four of our shops giving you plenty of variety and the chance to get to know our whole team and a broad range of clients.

The working hours will be 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

The role includes the following duties so we are looking for people who have experience in:

Preparation of Self Assessment Tax Returns and Unincorporated Accounts for sole traders and partnerships
Preparation of VAT returns for a portfolio of clients
Dealing with HMRC for queries and registrations
Cloud Bookkeeping

Training will be provided on all software and systems used in the practice.

We use a range of software including TaxCalc, QuickBooks and Dext and are starting to work more with both Xero and FreeAgent.

Our firm is a platinum partner of QuickBooks as well as being Dext Pioneers. You will receive training to QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor Advanced Online level as well as Xero and FreeAgent Certifications.

Good people skills and a confident and friendly personality to help build strong relationships with the team and with clients,
The ability to take ownership of their work and see things through to completion, including working unsupervised and to deadlines.

Ultimately, we are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working person to join our practice and help us grow. If you think you could be the right fit for our team then we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£18,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: