Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant
21 hours ago
£25753–£26390 yearly
Full-time
Greenhill, Sheffield
Job description
We are a small firm of Chartered Accountants looking for a friendly, full-time accounts assistant. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience within a busy accountancy practice. You’ll have the following skills/experience: - Experience working within a busy accountancy practice of at least 2 years - Have Sage 50 experience of at least 2 years - Software Knowledge Xero, QuickBooks (advantageous but not essential) - Knowledge of accounting principles and practices - Be proficient in Microsoft Excel - Able to prepare accounts to TB stage - Preparing and submitting of VAT returns - Bank and ledger account reconciliation - Management accounts preparation - Knowledge of sole trader/Ltd Co accounts - Bespoke bookkeeping for several clients - The role will also include some audit/IE work and so a knowledge of this would be advantageous but not essential - Liaising with clients and HMRC - You will be required attend in house meetings with clients so a professional manner is essential You must: - Have efficient time management & the ability to prioritise your workload - Have good organisational skills, be accurate with your work and have excellent attention to detail skills - Understand confidentiality and GDPR - Be able to work independently but also able to work well as part of a team and be a team player - Have an excellent telephone manner, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills - Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines but also able to work well as part of a team Others Skills useful to the role but are not essential as training will be given to the right candidate - - Have knowledge of prepayments and accruals - Able to prepare wage journals Other points: - 31 days holiday including statutory - Experience essential - Applicants with no CV or relevant experience will be rejected Job Type: Permanent with a probationary period of 3 months
Pay: Starting at £25,753 If you do not have the required experience your application will be rejected.
If you think you’ve got the skill set for this role, then we would love to hear from you!