Senior Accounts Assistant

Hays are recruiting a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing accountancy practice. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, you will play a key role in the preparation of accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns and supporting junior members.Your new role

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• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
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• Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements.
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• Complete bookkeeping assignments using cloud-based accounting software.
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• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
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• Reconcile control accounts, bank accounts and balance sheet items.
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• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
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• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and answer queries.
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• Assist with corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns.
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• Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance where appropriate.
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• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
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• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
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• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and excellent service delivery.
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What you'll need to succeed

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• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
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• Strong working knowledge of accounts preparation and bookkeeping.
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• Experience preparing VAT returns.
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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
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• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
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• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar.
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