Assistant Accountant

Location

Bournemouth

£28-£35k DOE + overtime

9am-5pm Mon-Fri – some WFH after probation.

• 20 days holiday + extra during Christmas shutdown
• off‑road parking
• cashback plan
• regular paid social events in work hours
• pension

We are working with our client who are a well established accountancy practice. Due to growth they are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their small friendly team.

Their tailored range of services addresses clients in retail, hospitality, engineering, manufacturing, trades, construction. Their proactive approach ensures clients are up-to-date with changing regulations and legislation, and helps them achieve their business goals while looking at ways to be more tax efficient.

Experience from within practice is preferred but we consider strong industry experience. This role is not suited for someone with only purchase or sales ledger experience.

Trust-based environment, no micromanagement. Use initiative, think for yourself, manage workload, work as team member, help others. Fun, friendly, work hard when needed. Experience of timed hourly deadlines is ideal.

• Experience in Accounts Preparation and Bookkeeping
• Knowledge of VAT and Taxation Advice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have good IT Skills with knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Excel, Sage Line 50, Quickbooks, Sage Payroll.
• Organised and Self‑Motivated individual who can prioritise tasks required
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work towards strict deadlines, and manage their workloads accordingly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior experience within a practice environment is preferred, however software specific training may be provided.

You will be working within a team of accountants and tax professionals providing excellent customer service to a growing portfolio of clients.

The duties & responsibilities you will undertake are:

• Accounts Preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Production of quarterly management accounts
• Bookkeeping, VAT Returns and MTD
• Providing assistance to clients with cloud accounting
• Other ad-hoc projects and support for the Manager