Accounts Assistant

Job Title : Accounts Assistant in Private PracticeWe have an excellent opportunity for a talented person to join our client’s friendly and enthusiastic team working in their Penzance office on the coast of beautiful Cornwall. About Our ClientOur client is an award-winning, pro-active, forward-thinking and established firm of Chartered Certified Accountants who have been offering accounting and taxation services to local and national businesses for many years.They have gained a reputation throughout the area for being highly professional and modern accountants that deliver a first-class service to their clients. Their ethos is to look after their clients and help them run their businesses successfully. The work is interesting, varied and very rewarding.This role will give you the opportunity to work with and advise a range of clients, including private clients, business owners and directors. The team of around 20 is friendly, supportive, loyal and approachable. Staff are professionally trained with a wealth of experience and knowledge. As an ACCA approved employer, our client invests in the team’s ongoing training and development with a mixture of online and on-the-job learning. Job DescriptionYou will be responsible for providing a high level of service to a broad portfolio of personal, sole trader, partnership and limited company clients. Responsibilities include : Accounts and tax return preparation Bookkeeping and VAT return preparation General assistance, advice, help and support to colleagues and clients Attending training courses Adhering to internal systems, processes, procedures, guidelines and standards Working hours : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30am – 5 : 00pm with 1 hour for lunch.About YouThe successful applicant will ideally have : GCSE (or equivalent) including Maths and English, Grade C / 4 or above 3 A Levels (or equivalent) with grade C or above AAT qualification (or equivalent) or working towards this qualification Experience working in a UK accounting practice Ability to work independently or as part of a team Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Knowledge and experience of accounting software Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure Confidence, self-motivation, initiative and problem-solving skills Willingness to suggest new ideas and step outside of your comfort zone to grow and develop Ambition, hard work and passion for delivering excellent client service and contributing to the success of the team and firm What Our Client Offers Competitive salary 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) Full training and support Pension scheme Healthcare plan Paid professional subscriptions Wellbeing resources and support Life Assurance Scheme