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Accounts Assistant

Employer
DUNCAN & TOPLIS
Location
Withcall, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 20, 2019

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Assistant is responsible for undertaking the preparation of client accounts, management accounts, book keeping, VAT returns, personal tax computations and other assignments as required. KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The preparation of client accounts, up to final stage dependent on the complexity of the business, for approval/ signing off by their manager or partner (either at the office and/or at client premises) The provision of a range of other services to clients as required e.g. general book-keeping, VAT Returns, assistance with accounting software, tax computations, again for approval by Manager/Director or under the supervision of Manager. To review the work they are undertaking and refer to their manager/partner any tax compliance issues or opportunities for cross selling of other services within the group. To develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients to gain their respect, and to know their own limitations in advising the client on accounting and tax matters. To promptly report to their manager/partner any concerns which may affect the firm's client relationship e.g. money laundering, unethical business practice. Person Specification Must be AAT qualified, in the final year of the AAT qualification or qualified by experience or part qualified ACA or ACCA. Must be able to prepare accounts to final stage. Must be able and willing to travel to client's premises to provide services onsite. Must be able to demonstrate effective client inter-personal skills. Must be able to actively manage own workloads and take responsibility for own development. Must possess IT skills to operate in-house programmes and prepare and develop spreadsheets as necessary. Must have experience of working in an accounting practice.

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