Assistant Associate/Bookkeeper (Business Management)

Key Responsibilities:

• ·       This role is the equivalent of an assistant management accountant but incorporated within a practice.
• ·         Review/prepare book-keeping as required
• ·         Preparation of VAT returns
• ·         Preparation of management figures
• ·         Supporting the management of a portfolio of clients
• ·         Working with the client managers directly to understand the client’s requirements and identifying areas where more detailed advice may be required
• ·         Contacting suppliers to verify bank details and processing payments, initially onto our internal system and eventually onto our client’s online banking platform

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

• ·        Bookkeeping to level 3 AAT or equivalent
• ·         Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level
• ·         Competent using MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• ·         Competent using Xero
• ·         Experience of Iris, Alpha, Quickbooks and Sage 50 would be preferable
• ·         Have a good awareness of technology in general
• ·         Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios
• ·         Good people and communication skills
• ·         Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus
• ·         Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills

Package:

·         Relaxed dress code

·         Supported study towards appropriate accountancy qualification

·         Opportunities for progression

·         Ongoing training and development

·         Competitive salary

·         23 days holiday + public holidays

·         Additional holiday day per year of service

·         Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum

·         Health plan benefits

·         Flexible working options

• Parking available