We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a fast-growing, dynamic accountancy firm in South Liverpool.

The role would suit a fully (or very nearly) qualified AAT accountant who now wants to study ACCA, or a part-qualified ACCA accountant. Alternatively, this could be an ideal role for a new graduate with a relevant degree.

You will be supporting our team in providing accounts, tax and business advice to owner-managed businesses in Liverpool and across the UK.

You will share our ethos in providing excellent client service and offering forward-thinking advice so that our clients appreciate the value we provide is far more than a standard accountant offers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team on all day-to-day tasks for our clients
• Preparation of financial deliverables for clients. These include Limited Company, Partnership and Sole Trader Financial Accounts, Management Accounts, Budgets & Cashflows, VAT Returns, Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment Tax Returns
• Communicating with clients and providing excellent customer care in dealing with all clients
• Communicating with HMRC, Companies House and other relevant bodies in relation to client queries and issues

Requirement

• Experience of working in an accountancy practice with SME clients for at least 1 year or a relevant Accountancy degree
• Approachable and likeable – your colleagues and clients never have a bad word to say about you
• Excellent time-management skills and attention to detail
• A “can do” attitude and desire to provide an excellent service to our clients
• A willingness to learn new skills and apply them
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, Outlook and Word.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Xero, Quickbooks, TaxCalc and Brightpay – training will be provided as required if you have used other packages
• Experience of running payrolls

Hours of work: 37.5 Hours per week

Salary Range: £18,000 to £22,000 depending on experience

Other benefits: Perkbox rewards scheme, Free parking, Funded ACCA course and exams

Application deadline: 23/08/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Our external Health & Safety Advisor has undertaken a COVID-19 Risk Assessment and we have implemented all recommendations. A copy of our policy is available on request.

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