Job description
Working with us
We are currently looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our team.
Accounts Assistant £25,000 – £30,000
Join our expanding bookkeeping and accounting business. Central Penzance location. Excellent career prospects. Experience and AAT Level 4 or equivalent necessary.
Job Description
Working directly with multiple SME clients. Taking control of their day-to-day bookkeeping and debtor / creditor control. Liaising with clients’ employees when required. Create and input monthly journals to line up costs and revenue in the accounts. Prepare simple monthly management accounts containing Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Reports and other KPIs as required.
Other duties may include:
- Preparation of year end accounts for Sole Traders
- Completion of Self-Assessment Tax Returns
- VAT returns & Payroll processing
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be an organised self-starter, who is accurate, reliable, able to work to monthly deadlines and manage their own workload
Skills
Experienced with accounting software; Xero or QuickBooks is preferred. Proficient in Microsoft applications and IT skills (Windows) will be helpful and with good keyboard skills.
Qualifications
AAT Level 4 or equivalent required, with at least 1 year experience either in practice or commercial. GCSEs, Degrees and A’ Levels helpful.
Access
The office has one flights of stairs and several steps.
Salary
Depending on experience and qualifications: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum.
Full-time position (but part-time considered), Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:00pm, flexitime. As workload dictates, further paid hours may be required from time to time. Will consider some working from home if required. Great office atmosphere, friendly team, Summer and Christmas parties, relaxed dress code.
Holidays
20 days, plus bank holidays, plus a loyalty scheme for continued service after one year.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penzance TR18 2SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location