Senior Accounts Assistant - St. Albans, United Kingdom - Newstaff Employment Services Ltd

Newstaff Employment Services Ltd
Newstaff Employment Services Ltd
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St. Albans, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Newstaff Employment Services are recruiting for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a successful company.

Must have 3+ years' experience of working within an accountancy practice in similar role.


Main Responsibilities:


To play a leading role within the outsourcing team in providing a first class service to clients, with responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients and helping support the development of the team.


Main duties:

  • Oversee day to day bookkeeping and accounting for a variety of clients of different sizes and in different industries.
  • Posting of month end journals and preparation of monthly management accounts, including the reconciliation and maintenance of balance sheet accounts.
  • Preparation of analysis and commentary for inclusion in management accounts.
  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns under MTD and capability to review returns prepared by others.
  • Deal with ad hoc queries from clients as the primary contact for own portfolio of clients.
  • Support the management and training of trainees and apprentices.
  • Proactively support the team in developing knowledge and experience in new systems and technological advances.

Experience / skills required:

  • Educated to A level standard or equivalent and AAT level 4 qualified.
  • Must have 3+ years' experience of working within an accountancy practice in similar role.
  • Keen to continue or pursue further accounting qualification.
  • Organised with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Logical and systematic approach.
  • Numerate with strong communication skills.
  • Able to work on own initiative and/or part of a team.

Software used:

  • Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Sage 50
  • AutoEntry
  • Dext
  • Silverfin
  • CCH Central


Monday to Friday 8 am to 6.30 pm (7.5 hour day working within these hours.)Core hours are between 9 am to 5.30 pm.


Salary:
£25,000 pa to £35,000 pa depending on experience

Benefits: 23 days holiday (25 from April) pension, Life assurance 4 x salary.
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