Assistant Accountant

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a fantastic accountancy practice based near Folkestone. You will be responsible for accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT returns for a varied client base across Kent and the South-East.  You will carve a key role here, adding value to clients and building relationships, within a growing team and firm.

This very successful firm of chartered accountants, based near Folkestone has developed a strong reputation for delivering quality services, along with building strong relationships with its varied client base. The firm offers a very supportive and team focused environment, reflected by a very low staff turnover and long serving staff.

This is a stable, long-term position offering the candidate an opportunity to settle into a well-defined role. The role provides ample exposure to all areas of accounting and bookkeeping and the opportunity to develop your technical skills. The primary focus will be on maintaining a consistent, high-quality level of service for clients.

• Prepare accounts from client records using a variety of software
• Draft basic tax computations and complete personal tax returns
• Prepare monthly bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT returns where appropriate
• Deal with initial queries on accounts and liaise with clients in a professional manger

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