About the job:

Working within Business Management team, the main purpose of this role will be to
assist with clients’ accounts – which includes bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, maintaining sales
and purchase ledgers as well as adhoc tasks and building strong client relationships. You will report
to a Senior Accountant, whilst providing additional support across the Business Management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping and receipt analysis
• Preparing VAT returns
• Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
• Assisting with account preparation for Sole traders, Limited companies and LLP’s up to trial balance
• Assisting with the running of bank accounts and gaining approval for payments
• Maintaining relationships with all major stakeholders
• Working across teams to ensure best practice is maintained

Personal  Specification:

• Educated to A level equivalent or above
• Currently studying towards or willing to start studying towards an accounting qualification.  Preferably ACCA, however other qualifications would be considered
• Adaptable, hard-working and willing to work as part of a team
• Highly efficient, meticulous with great attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure at times
• IT literate and interested in becoming an expert in key software packages
• Positive attitude, ability to work flexibly and committed team player
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and not require sponsorship

What we offer:

We offer a wide variety of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance after 12 months’ service
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee Assistance Program

Dependent on your education, some exemptions from accounting qualifications will be considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term career in accountancy. The firm offer hybrid working, so you will be able to work from home for part of the week. Previous work experience as a bookkeeper / accounts assistant / junior accountant would be a bonus for this position.

Our Values:

Client first – We treat each client as an individual: look through their eyes and make sure our service is bespoke and tailored.

Collaborative – We are in this together: share information, support one another, and embrace working together as a collective unit.

Courageous – We are honest with one another: accept vulnerability, call out bad behaviour, and voice your option.

Curious – We are always looking to learn: develop your knowledge, strive to improve, and stay one step ahead for our clients.

Egoless – We are accountable and accepting: give your best self to others and place the team at the core of your work.