This is an opportunity to join a progressive Accounting company based in Wimbledon Village, London, that provides specialist accounting and tax services to freelancers and small businesses. Their clients are skilled workers stretching across a broad range of industry sectors. They have a bright open-plan office environment, with a hard-working friendly team.
A motivated Assistant Accountant is needed to join the Client Services team. The successful candidate will be proactive, and extremely organised. You will have your own client portfolio and will take ownership and respond to client queries within a certain time frame. As such it is essential you have superb communication skills, both written and verbal and be able to build relationships with individuals at a professional level.
Duties will include;
- Reconciliation of client business banking transactions;
- Monitoring and completing your client's annual accounts;
- VAT registration, monitoring and completing your client's VAT returns;
- Monitoring and completing your client's personal tax returns;
- Helping your clients with tax and accounting queries;
- Dealing with potential client enquiries and new business calls;
While training will be provided to the successful applicant, previous related Accounting experience is highly beneficial. Ideally, you will be part-qualified in AAT / ACCA / CIMA with the desire to complete this as well as hold a University degree in Accountancy/ Business/ Maths (negotiable).
You will be ably supported by the team of Accountants, with direct oversight from the Senior Accountant.
Location: London, SW19 5EE (nearest station, Wimbledon)
Salary/Rate: £25,000 to £29,000, depending on experience.
Hours per week: Usual hours, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Duration/Status: Permanent role
Start Date: ASAP
Along with a desirable salary, you will also receive a generous benefits package. This role will provide you with an outstanding opportunity to further develop your career in Accounting.
Please note that due to volume they cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on their database for review. If you have not heard back from them within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future they will make every effort to contact you. They will make every effort to reply to all applications, but this may not always be possible.