Accounts Assistant
29 days ago
Bexhill
Our client, an accountancy practice in Bexhill, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their office. Duties & Responsibilities • Prepare service charge accounts - collate records from managing agents and self-managed blocks, ensuring all expenditure is correctly allocated to the appropriate schedule or cost category., • Review junior/trainee work - check accuracy of accounts prepared by trainees before issuing drafts to clients for approval and adjustment requests., • Produce dormant company accounts - prepare and submit dormant company accounts using IRIS software, ensuring compliance and timely filing., • Prepare draft accounts - compile complete draft sets of service charge accounts in Excel, ready for client review., • Verify invoices - check that all invoices relate to the correct client, are addressed properly, and are suitable for inclusion in the accounts., • Manage high-volume workload - support a range of service charge jobs and accounting jobs, including company accounts and trust tax work., • Prepare trust tax returns - identify blocks requiring trust tax returns and prepare the relevant trust tax accounts., • Support client communication - gradually take on direct client liaison as experience grows, ensuring clear communication and professional service delivery., • Assist with portfolio management - support the manager with their growing portfolio and help manage increasing client demand., • Support workflow improvements - contribute to efficient working practices as the team grows and wins additional clients. Requirements • Confident user of Microsoft Excel is a must., • Three plus years’ of experience in accountancy and basic bookkeeping knowledge., • Good attention to detail and accuracy., • Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines., • Good written and verbal communication skills., • Minimum 5 GCSES A-C grade, including Maths and English., • Reliable, organised, and punctual., • Professional manner and strong work ethic., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team., • Positive attitude and willingness to take instruction., • Experience on IRIS is desirable., • AAT qualified is desirable., • Experience with service charge accounts is desirable but specific training will be provided. What we offer • Holiday 25 days + recognised bank & public holidays, • Option to buy and sell up to five days annual leave, • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, • Auto Enrolment pension, • Generous social events, • Cycle to work scheme, • Free flu jabs Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful