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Accounts AssistantPuro Associates • AL10 0LD, South East, UK
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Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Puro Associates • AL10 0LD, South East, UK
30+ days ago
Salary
£28,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Assistant Accountant

Puro Associates are delighted to be working with a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping or early-stage accounts professional to join a supportive, client-facing environment where you will gain exposure across accounts, VAT, payroll and audit support.

Benefits

  • Join a friendly and established firm of Chartered Accountants
  • Exposure across accounts, VAT, payroll and audit work
  • Client-facing responsibilities from day one
  • Supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership
  • Great opportunity for development and progression

The Role
As an Assistant Accountant, you will report directly to a Director and play a key role in supporting a varied portfolio of SME clients.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Bookkeeping duties including bank reconciliations and ledger postings
  • Sales and purchase ledger processing and reconciliations
  • Journal postings including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany transactions
  • Preparation of management and statutory accounts from source records and client software
  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns
  • Running monthly payroll for clients
  • Supporting pension auto-enrolment submissions
  • Assisting with audit testing where required
  • Providing general support to senior staff as needed

Requirements

  • Around AAT Level 4 (or equivalent experience)
  • 3 years UK accountancy practice experience
  • Strong numeracy and attention to detail
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Good IT skills, including Excel and accounting software
  • Experience with VT, Xero, or Payroll Manager (desirable but not essential)
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