Job Title: Assistant AccountantSalary:£25,000paLocation: AxminsterType: PermanentHours: 36.2 hours per week (Monday - Friday)The roleHawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join our client's office in Axminster on a permanent contract.The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements, providing bookkeeping services and preparing personal and corporate tax computations and returns amongst other duties.As the Accounts Assistant you will be highly personable with excellent communication skills, have the ability to multi task and preferably possess an AAT qualification or be qualified by experience.This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing accountancy firm with the chance to build an exciting and long standing career.Main duties and responsibilitiesPreparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.Providing bookkeeping services.Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns.Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalfEnsuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date.Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns.Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.General admin duties to provide support to the Partner, Managers and the office.Assignments undertaken in the office and at client's premises.Skills and experience soughtAnalytical, methodical and numericalOutgoing and confidentA positive attitude, friendly and personableResilient, able to multi-task and work independentlyFlexibility to the roleAdaptable, organised and conscientiousAbility to prioritise and manage time effectivelyProfessional attitude and Team playerGood working knowledge of Word, Excel, Xero, Quickbooks and SageExperience of delivering exceptional customer service in an office-based working environmentAbility to learn new IT skills quicklyAAT qualified or qualified by experiencePersonal QualitiesPersonable and professional individualExcellent communication skillsOrganised with the ability to meet deadlinesTeam playerBenefitsOpportunities for professional development and career growth.Chance to make a meaningful impact on our clients' financial well-being.25 hours / 5 days per week however part time hours / days also considered.Flexible and hybrid or office working available.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Death in service 3 x annual salary.Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helplineFlexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.Introducing clients and staff commission schemes.Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service.Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years' service.Closing date: 10/6/2024To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is adv
