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Accounting Technician

A top UK finance group is looking to hire new Accounting Technicians to support the growing business' accounting needs. As a group of companies, we are seeking committed, knowledgeable, efficient, result-oriented accounting professionals who can support the accounts and finance team in delivering some of the best accounting services for both our existing clients and new customers. You’ll be working closely with both the accounts department and the finance department to create the best platform for the accountants.

Job Description:

• Takes responsibility for the efficient and effective preparation of accounts.
• Maintains profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts and other accounting records and process.
• Takes responsibility for the efficient and effective preparation of VAT returns &
• PAYE schemes for clients in various industries.
• Produces, collates and reports financial information to Chartered accountant.
• Carries out and supervises accounts systems to ensure accounts are being maintained effectively and provide information on accounting practices to auditors
• Establishes fees with clients and ensures timely payment by customer renegotiates payment terms and initiates legal action to recover debts if necessary.
• Develops and manages business relationships to increase fees for firm.
• Manages team handling all client queries.
• Carries out client KYC (know your client) checks and decides whether client engagement can be accepted.

Required Skills:

• Excellent accounting knowledge.
• Existing experience in practice is necessary.
• Excellent knowledge in using accounting packages ideally in Xero, Sage and VT Software.
• Good English and verbal communication skills with a good telephone manner.
• Good verbal communication skills in Hindi/Gujrati are an advantage but not essential.
• Good organisational skills.
• Excellent level of computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office.
• Able to use own initiative and always display a courteous and professional
• manner.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £32,500.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, TW8 9DW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 100222