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Accounts and Audit Associate

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, London
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Feb 21, 2019

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Opportunity for an AAT Finalist to take the next step in there career.

Accounts and Audit exposure.

Client Details

This is an opportunity for a motivated, ambitious and client focused individual to join a fast growing, South West

London based Practice as part of an outstanding Accounts and Audit team. We constantly strive to exceed our

client's expectations by delivering a high quality, client focused service. Our Accounts and Audit team reflects

this ethos and the successful candidate will be expected to support this.

Description

Commitments.

  •  Travel expenses paid in accordance with the firm's travel policy.
  •  Typical tasks required:

o bookkeeping

o preparation of management accounts

o sole trader/partnership/statutory year end accounts preparation from complete and incomplete books

and records;

o audit work - assisting other members of the audit team in various assignments;

o corporation tax;

o VAT returns; and

o client development and advisory

  •  Able to form good relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
  •  Assessing and obtaining information needed for the preparation of corporate tax returns.
  •  Reporting to other members of the Accounts and Audit Team.

Profile

  • AAT finalist or early stage ACCA studier with at least one year's General Practice experience gained ina small to medium sized firm.
  •  Must be competent in preparing accounts (sole trader, partnership and company accounts) based on incomplete books and records - the interview process will consist of questions to establish the level of competency in accounts preparation from incomplete books and records.
  •  Previous experience with bookkeeping and management accounts.
  •  Audit experience an advantage but not essential.
  •  Ability to work closely with other members of the team.
  •  Good academic history, at least to A level.
  •  Exemplary team player with a positive, client focused attitude.
  •  Competent on computers and associated software. Working knowledge of:

o CCH Accounts Production;

o CCH Audit Automation;

o Xero;

o Quickbooks; and

o MS Office products, especially Excel, a strong advantage.

  •  Excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills, good spoken and written English are necessary conditions for an offer of employment.
  •  Working to high levels of accuracy within defined deadlines.

Job Offer

  • Generous salary paid on a monthly basis in accordance with experience and market rate. Half yearly bonuses paid at the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors.
  •  Paid study support in accordance with the firm's training policy.
  •  Working hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm.
  •  20 days holiday increasing by one day for each additional year of service (to a maximum of 25 days).
  •  Two successful references required as part of offer, together with proof of Degree and professional exam

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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