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Assistant AccountantShenward • Leeds, England, GB
Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Shenward • Leeds, England, GB
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are you part-qualified but looking to get some real hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary accounting practice? We’re seeking a skilled, part-qualified Assistant Accountant at our Leeds office.

This is an amazing opportunity to enter the Shenward career pathway at a professional level whilst continuing with your qualifications. And we’ll be with you every step of the way.

We’ve been around for over 30 years, and whilst we have a global client base and two offices in West Yorkshire, we remain humble and ensure that our culture is one where our team come first and feel valued.

Our expert team members will be there to support you, help you grow and carve your career path at Shenward. Whether you’re qualified by experience, have completed all AAT levels, or are part way through your ACCA exams, we want to hear from you.

Criteria

  1. Proficient in the use of Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, Outlook and Excel.
  2. Must have knowledge of double entry, VAT and UK tax laws.
  3. Must have good communication skills to deal with clients and be a team player.
  4. Must be able to work independently – there is support available from Accountants and Client Manager.
  5. Be confident to speak with clients in person or virtually.

Experience

  1. Min 1 years’ experience in the same/similar role.
  2. Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice is preferred.

Qualification status

  1. Qualified by experience (QBE)
  2. AAT part of fully qualified

Main duties will include:

  1. Manage and interact with your own portfolio of clients to ensure monthly bookkeeping is done to high standards.
  2. General daily bookkeeping tasks i.e., maintaining a detailed sales ledger, preparing supplier payment runs, bank/credit card reconciliation.
  3. Ensuring items are processed correctly into the client’s books.
  4. Monthly/quarterly management reports preparation and preparing VAT returns.
  5. Responding and actioning emails in a timely and efficient manner.
  6. Supporting clients in their journey to making tax digital.
  7. Supporting practice and senior accountants with year-end accounts and tax return preparation for sole traders, partnerships, LLP and Limited companies.
  8. Support team with administration.

If you’re excited about all of the above, then get in touch today! Send across your CV to gemma@shenward.com and we will be in touch.

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