Junior Accountant (VFT) Kings Langley, England
Job description
Junior Accountant (VFT)
The Opportunity
Looking for an accountancy career with a difference? At SAS we’ve got you covered:
- A digital practice with a passion for tech
- Flexible working opportunities
- Entrepreneurial values and a growth mindset
- Fun and relaxed environment with casual dress code
- Incredible coffee
This is an exciting time to join our young and dynamic practice that has been nominated three years in a row in the category of Fast-Track Firm of the Year at the Accounting Excellence awards.
There’s no sign of our growth slowing down, so we are on the lookout for a highly motivated, aspiring accountant that shares our entrepreneurial mindset.
With 4 distinct businesses within the SAS group, you won’t be short of opportunities to quickly progress your career and obtain a diverse set of skills.
The Role
Joining as a Junior Accountant, you will be providing bookkeeping and business support services to a portfolio of clients, operating across various industries. You will be working under the guidance of the Accountant and Client Manager to assist with the provision of the following services:
- Accurate recording of all financial transactions through ledger postings, nominal journals, bank reconciliations etc
- Processing of bank payments
- Preparation and submission of VAT, CIS and Self-Assessment returns to HMRC
- Submission of annual Confirmation Statements to Companies House
- Helping with the production of monthly management accounts and other ad hoc financial reporting
- Maintaining cash flow forecasts
- A range of other ad hoc duties to help support the team and our clients
The Successful Applicant
We are looking for a highly ambitious candidate, someone who thinks outside the box and is willing to go above and beyond the expectations of clients, to help develop profitable long-lasting relationships.
We require someone who:
- Always adopts a positive mindset
- Takes a commercial approach, keeping client’s best interests at the forefront
- Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude
- Possesses excellent attention to detail
- Capable of building strong relationships internally and externally
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Wanting to study towards the AAT qualification
- Experience working within general practice is advantageous
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients
- Experience with Xero accounting software is advantageous
What's on Offer
Competitive base salary. Mileage and travel expenses reimbursed. Study support available.
Benefits include:
- Work from home opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- On-site parking
- Casual dress
- Private medical insurance and life insurance
- Company pension
- Company events & social hours
- Sick pay
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
