Assistant Accountant

We are looking for a new member to join our small team to deliver a range of accountancy services to a portfolio of clients and manage relationships with those clients to ensure all compliance needs are met.

This is a part time role with some flexibility to the hours offered (between 15-21 hours per week).

  • Salary £25,000 - £35,000 (FTE)
  • Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays (FTE) plus Christmas office closure
  • 6% Employers pension contribution

Responsibilities

  • Prepare the financial statements for company, partnership and sole trader clients, using source documentation or third-party accounting software. Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP
  • Assist clients in meeting their compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns
  • Preparation of quarterly management accounts, as required
  • Advise clients on day to day accounting procedures and assist in developing controls if necessary
  • Support Directors with formulation of accountancy advice to provide to clients

Requirements

  • AAT qualification or equivalent
  • Sound technical knowledge and experience of accounting standards and reporting requirements for Companies (desirable but not essential)
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with clients in order to deliver an exceptional service
  • Background in working in a Practice environment desirable

Penn and Company £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, pro-rata Stowupland