Accountant needed for boutique accounting firm

Accounts Assistant required with immediate start Professional Accountancy firm in SW16 area (close to transport links) is looking for an Accounts Assistant We are looking for a dynamic Accounts Assistant/Semi Senior to assist in preparing accounts on a varied portfolio of clients. The Trainee Accountant will be responsible to ensure that reporting targets are being consistently met in a timely manner Duties and responsibilities · Undertaking computerised bookkeeping duties · Assisting the preparation of corporate and personal tax returns · Assisting in the preparation of year end accounts and periodical management accounts · Vat return preparation and reconciliation · Bank reconciliations · Assisting in Payroll preparation · Liaising with clients and tax authorities · Other general administrative work in an accountancy practice Skills · Working knowledge of Quickbooks desktop and QBO is very desirable · Basic payroll preparation knowledge · Knowledge of computerised bookkeeping · Organised and able to work with minimal supervision · Good communication skills

We are currently looking to recruit and train Accounting and Finance Graduates looking for their role in accountancy, we are looking for a bright personable, ambitious individual to join a dynamic team of accountants. No experience is required as will offer you full study support and training to ensure you’re successful on your journey to becoming a chartered accountant in return for your hard work drive and dedication. with competitive great on target earnings, this role will give you the opportunity to learn from some of the best accountants, using modern software & automation, in one of the fastest growing and exciting industries. You will be given the skills required to become a complete accountant, being able to work towards running a finance function independently. Get direct practical training You will assist the senior accountant with the month-end process for a portfolio of clients, working towards producing output to a perfect standard. Post your training your tasks will include: Bookkeeping: using financial software's to efficiently deal with company transactions. Self- Assessments Company Registrations CIS Schemes Using Microsoft Excel to manipulate various data sources, to ensure they are recorded accurately. Using integrated third-party software to set up payments for review. Assisting with monthly reporting and performing monthly checks on the financial data, including analytical reviews. Preparation of VAT returns. Liaising with HMRC and other third parties for general queries. Responding to client queries and assisting with ad hoc requests. The successful Junior Accountant /Trainee will have /be extremely hungry to learn – the road to becoming chartered is long but rewarding. Extremely receptive to feedback. Have a huge amount of pride in the work you produce. A strong emphasis on customer service. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work with autonomy, with a curious mind to look for answers. Process driven and has a desire to challenge and improve existing processes. Ambition to become a chartered accountant. Junior Accountant /Trainee – Benefits include opportunities for remote working with full IT and office support given, discretionary company bonus, full ACA or ACCA training package including study leave. CPD points, full or part time opportunities.