Accounts Assistant

Accounts Technician / Accounts Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Technician who is part qualified ACA / ACCA or AAT Level 4 with accounts experience in a practice environment based out of the Watford office. This is permanent position on a hybrid model with days in the office.

Role responsibilities:

• Preparation of accounts and VAT returns for Sole Traders, Company and Partnerships.
• Preparing personal and corporation tax returns.
• Client management accounting (Xero, Sage and QuickBooks knowledge preferred but not essential).
• Accurate data entry input and updating
• Processing Journals and finalising Accounts.
• Managing accounts work by others including outsource providers

The ideal candidate

• Part qualified ACA or ACCA (continuing with studies is not required) or AAT Level 4 or qualified by experience.
• Educated to BTEC or A Level standard.
• Accounts experience in a practice environment.
• IT competent.
• The ability to work on own initiative and be flexible.
• The ability to prioritise and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

The package will include:

• Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week s salary.
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) subject to eligibility.
• Private Medical Insurance following completion of 3 months service (this is a taxable benefit).
• Death in Service scheme cover (4x salary).
• Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) following completion of 3 months service.
• Annual Leave will be 23 days per annum (pro rata). 3 days are normally taken at Christmas/New Year.