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Accounts Assistant

Employer
John P Thomas & Co Limited
Location
Newport, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 17, 2019

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
John P Thomas & Co., Chartered Certified Accountants, is looking for an Accounts Assistant in our busy practice in Newport. The practice was set up in 2009 (formerly TaxAssist Accountants - Newport) and provides a wide range of accountancy services to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies throughout Wales. The Accounts Assistant is predominantly responsible for supporting the team of accountants with junior accounting duties. The Accounts Assistant's work will include basic book keeping activities, bank analysis and reconciliation. Training in the use of our TaxCalc integrated accounts, tax and practice management system will be provided. Accounts Assistant roles, duties and responsibilities The Accounts Assistant will be expected to perform any of the following tasks: Answering the office phone Dealing with clients face to face when they come to the office Logging the receipt of client records into our TaxCalc practice management system Preparing bank analyses and bank reconciliations in Excel. Preparation of final accounts for Sole Traders and Partnerships in TaxCalc Accounts Production. Preparation of self assessment tax returns for partnerships and individuals in TaxCalc. Preparation of accounts reminder letters to clients each month. Posting sales and purchase invoices into Xero/Quickbooks Posting bank transactions, cash transactions into Xero/Quickbooks, including bank reconciliations Preparation of VAT returns. Operating our payroll system for clients Essential: Excellent computer skills preferably to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Good time management and organisational skills. The ability to work on one's own initiative. Good attention to detail The ability to communicate with clients face to face and by telephone, email and letter. Desirable: AAT qualification or studying AAT Previous experience in an accountancy role Experience of Xero and Quickbooks Hours: Office hours are 9.00 - 17.00 (Monday to Thursday) and 9.00 - 16.00 (Friday) with one hour for lunch 34 HOURS PER WEEK NO AGENCIES

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