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Accounts Assistant

Level 2

Colchester

Full time

Annualised Hours

At Larking Gowen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to both our employees and clients is at the core of who we are. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where employee wellbeing is paramount, work-life balance is valued, and personal growth is encouraged through tailored training and development opportunities.

The Role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join us in our rapidly expanding team. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of accounts and tax returns for companies, partnerships and sole traders. They will work closely with senior members of the team, delivering work to a high standard.

The team works across our offices in Norwich, Colchester and Ipswich. Whilst the role will primarily be based in Colchester, our flexible working policy allows a combination of working from home or other offices to best suit the individual and support the team.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in using Microsoft packages and cloud accounting packages.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadlines and priorities.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in accounts production and preparation of tax returns.
• Prior experience of dealing with clients in the medical profession.

In return you will have support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits which include:

• Holiday 24 days plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension 5% employee, 3% employer rising with length of service
• Medicash Plan
• 10 days paid sickness
• Professional subscriptions
• Group Income Protection
• Annual salary review
• Option to purchase PMI

Plus many more!

To read full details of the job description and person specification please download the job description at the bottom of the page.

At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you're just starting out and you’re looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you've been working in the business for some time, we'll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you'll be working hands-on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.

Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We're also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast-moving environment.