As part of the expansion and growth within the sector we are looking to recruit a further Accounting Solutions Assistant to join our team. The role is a minimum of 30 hours per week, based from our Shrewsbury office but also working at our clients premises when required.
The successful candidate will need to have the ability to assist our clients in processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into various accounting software or databases in order to prepare their statutory accounts. Completing quarterly VAT returns and monthly management accounts will also be a requirement.
The ideal candidate will be minimum AAT Level 4 qualified with experience of working in a similar environment. Knowledge of the farming sector would be a big advantage. You will need to have excellent attention to detail and be able to support and, where required, train your portfolio of clients. It is essential that you have strong oral and written communication skills and have the confidence to build rapport and manage a professional relationship with clients, whilst also having strong interpersonal skills and be able to deal with clients from all backgrounds.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparing statutory accounts, tax computations and quarterly VAT returns for clients based on requirements
- Assisting clients with computerised bookkeeping to include entering data from prime records, carrying out reconciliations and performing month-end and year-end procedures
- Work at client premises or remotely in order to deliver bookkeeping services for specified portfolio of clients in line with agreed timescales and SLA
- Advising clients on areas for improvement in terms of business initiatives, assisting clients with cash flow forecasts and budgets where requested, including provision of management accounts
- Assisting clients with more complex bookkeeping matters and VAT queries, and providing expert advice, knowledge and support to clients and the team
- On-boarding and training for clients on computerised / cloud computing, assisting with clients moving to MTD
- Managing all aspect of the work for which you are responsible to ensure timely, cost effective completion of client work to the intended standard
Job role requirements:
- Qualified to at least AAT Level 4 standard
- Ideally worked in an accountancy practice with experience of working in a similar role / environment
- Bookkeeping knowledge / experience of working on farming accounts would be advantageous
- Must have experience of working with Xero / QuickBooks etc
- Self-organised, disciplined and ability to work to deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable
- Easy travelling distance to the Shrewsbury office
- Full driving licence
By joining the team, you will benefit from the following:
- Competitive salary – reviewed annually
- Comprehensive benefits package – including enhanced holiday and buy-back scheme
- Access to a funded Health Cash Plan
- Bonus schemes
- Clear career pathway support and training
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- Funded membership fees for affiliations
- Social events and celebrations
- Friendly and supportive working environment
The full job role and remuneration package will be discussed at interview stages.
Should you wish to apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV to Keith Higgins (keith.higgins@dykeyaxley.co.uk) or Natasha Fox (natasha.fox@dykeyaxley.co.uk), or call 01743 241218 for further information.