Accounts Assistant Hybrid Working - South West, United Kingdom - Roc Recruitment
Description
My clients are a leading independent property consultancy in the UK. They are looking to hire an accounts assistant on a temp-perm basis to work within the Rural Consultancy department.
The Rural division is currently under going an expansion plan and the team is set to grow as clients arrive in the coming months, the Head of Client Finance is therefore looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant who can help manage the day to day function of looking after the clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Rural Client Finance team in delivering a top quality service to their new and long standing clients. Understanding client requirements and assist in establishing systems and processes for delivery.
Undertake a variety of bookkeeping responsibilities to assist a range of valued clients, including processing of credit cards, supplier invoices, rent collection and ensuring correct VAT records are maintained.
Adhere to and maintain policies, procedures and controls in order to ensure the integrity of the financial records.
Preparation of VAT returns.
Provision of bookkeeping services using accounting software. Including processing financial transactions, completing monthly reconciliations, preparing accounts to trial balance, resolving incomplete records and correcting errors in the books of accounts where required.
Managing debtors and creditors and preparing payment runs on behalf of clients.
Performing bank reconciliations.
Professional and Personal Skills Profile
Qualifications and Experience
AAT qualified (or working towards), qualified by experience bookkeeper or equivalent.
Experienced in the use of various accounting software including Xero
Experienced in the use of other cloud based softwares that integrate with Xero
Extensive accounting knowledge including VAT and PAYE.
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and all round IT competence.
Experience as an accounts assistant or bookkeeper working in industry and/or practice with small owner-managed businesses or client accounting
Knowledge of the RICS Client Money Rules.
Particular Aptitudes/Skills Required
Strong numeracy skills and be able to reconcile accounts with the ability to learn quickly.
Methodical approach to all tasks and excellent attention to detail.
Display a professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to organise own workload, working with multiple deadlines.
Enthusiastic team player but must also be able to demonstrate a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
Adopt high standards, a strong work ethic, and strive to deliver a "best in class" service that clients would be happy to recommend to others.
Flexible in approach to work.
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