Outsourcing Assistant

As an Outsourcing Assistant in the professional services industry, you will support the Accounting & Finance department by managing day-to-day financial operations and assisting with client accounts. This permanent role in Farnham offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a professional environment.

Our client is a highly respected and well thought of top 20 accountancy practice in Farnham.

The role is to support the Outsourcing Team in managing the bookkeeping process; it is not just a traditional processing role. It involves a lot of client contact and supporting the bookkeeping team with hands on bookkeeping when necessary.

• Supporting the Outsourcing Team in managing day to day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients as well as reconciliations of the main control accounts, including month end reviews
• Reviewing client entries and advising of corrections or efficiency improvements
• Resolving queries
• Preparing VAT returns for review and filing of VAT returns
• Communicating directly with HMRC when necessary, undertaking general administration tasks
• Providing support to clients on various bookkeeping/accounts packages.
• Visiting clients on an ad hoc basis to help resolve bookkeeping issues or take on projects with clients relating to bookkeeping

• Minimum 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• AAT Level 3 and above
• Experience of Xero software is essential (preferably Xero certified)
• Ability to work both independently, direct liaison with clients, as well as part of a team
• VAT experience and knowledge to prepare VAT returns
• Management accounts experience favourable
• Personal Tax and MTD ITSA knowledge and experience favourable
• CIS awareness
• Positive team player
• Accurate data entry skills with excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with CCH would be advantageous

• Competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £33,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment in Farnham.
• Chances to develop your career within the professional services industry.
• Permanent role offering stability and growth potential.
• Potential to work part-time (if preferred).
• Free parking.