An opportunity has arisen in a practice in Guildford for an accounts assistant. The role is offered as full time and permanent. You will be assisting with the preparation of management accounts and other outputs within the timeframe agreed. Key

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and input client transactions onto computerised ledger systems.
• Reconciliation of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts on software.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for review.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT/EC Sales list returns from financial information supplied by client for review.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements, including statutory accounts, partnership accounts and sole trader accounts for tax purposes.
• Attending to client administration including engagement letters and billing processes. Key Competencies:
• Accuracy - to ensure transactions are processed correctly.
• Judgement - be able to assess a situation and reach a suitable conclusion based on the information available or ask a manager where unsure.
• Planning and organisation - needed throughout the process to ensure deadlines are met.
• Client focus - develop relationships and gain client's trust. Ability to attend to client queries and emails on a timely basis.
• Use of IT - be able to work on bookkeeping packages and Excel.
• Teamwork - working with colleagues in the team.
• Flexibility - to assist with other ad hoc services that arise from time to time. It is essential that you have a strong academic background and have experience working in an accountancy practice.