Outsourcing and Accounts Assistant We are currently recruiting for an Outsourcing and Accounts Assistant to join Kreston Reeves in Chichester. Firm Introduction Kreston Reeves advise dynamic businesses, not for profit organisations, private individuals and families on all areas of business, tax and wealth. We help clients make confident decisions about their future. With offices across London, Kent and Sussex and international reach via Kreston International, we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of all our clients wherever their ambition takes them. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and financial services that will help clients to achieve their personal and business goals. We are looking for a trusted and valid member of staff to join the current team. Firm Culture and Benefits Having started out over 100 years ago, we are long-standing employers across our office communities in Kent, Sussex, London - and beyond. We're really proud of the reputation we've built and we're grateful to our people for making it stronger every day. Our strong commitment to living our firm's values means we listen carefully to our teams and enjoy helping each other succeed - creating a culture in which our employees can thrive and provide the highest service to our clients. We want all our employees to be rewarded for their hard work and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, which is why we offer benefits such as agile working , and an engagement programme centred around mental health and wellbeing. We are also proud of our active Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Our own Kreston Reeves Charity Foundation enables us to consistently 'giveback' to our local communities wherever we can, as well as provide opportunities for our employees to get more involved in charitable work and in choosing the causes which benefit from the Foundation. We give all of our employees the option to take one day paid each year for volunteering so they can support the charitable causes closest to them. Other benefits we offer our employees include up to 5% contribution on our pension scheme and a grade specific flexible benefit pot to use throughout the year on a range of benefits (including mandatory Private health plan , Death in service and Income protection ) from gym membership and restaurant discount cards , to travel insurance and additional health insurance - and much more. We are proud of the positive culture and flexible working environment our employees enjoy. Role Description As an Outsourcing and Accounts Assistant you will provide bookkeeping and outsourcing services to clients, and also be involved with the firm's projects for advising clients on the best way to keep their accounting record The objectives of the role To assist the team with outsourced bookkeeping, management accounts and statutory accounts preparation as they look at new, more dynamic ways of working with clients. Responsibilities Accounts production Bookkeeping Preparation of management reports Assist clients and businesses to set up their books onto cloud accounting packages Provide training and guidance on how to record transactions Preparation and submission of VAT returns Working with online APPS Requirements Studying for or passed Level 4 AAT or higher (or qualified by experience -1.5 years) Educated to A level (minimum 2, A to C) Preferably has experience of working in an accountancy practice Knowledge of basic bookkeeping Good working knowledge of Excel Effective communicator Excellent organisational skills Attention to detail RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Kreston Reeves will not accept CVs unless The Recruitment Team has instructed you to work on a position. Kreston Reeves asks that you DO NOT send any speculative CVs to recruiters, Partners or Hiring Managers across any of the offices in Kent, London and Sussex as we will not be liable for any fees obtained through unsolicited/speculative CVS. Many thanks for your cooperation.