Assistant Accountant

We are currently partnered with a well established and thriving practice based in Reading who are looking for an Assistant Accountant due to their continued growth and success in the local area.

This is a full Time, Permanent role however Part time may also be considered. Free Parking on-site.

Main Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the role working in this General Practice Accountancy firm will involve but not be limited to:

• Account preparation to Trial Balance.
• All accounts payable tasks, accounts receivable tasks, quarterly VAT returns, prepayments and accruals.
• Preparation and review VAT Returns.
• Preparation and review of bookkeeping.
• Completion of accounting and adjustment journals
• Assisting with the preparation and production of the monthly management accounts.
• Provide support and assistance with year-end statutory accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate financial records at all times.
• Preparation and input of accruals, prepayments and other journals.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and reconciling fixed asset additions/disposals.
• Liaising with other departments and managing expectations.
• Preparing accounts to agreed internal deadlines to a standard that is suitable for a first review.
• Ensuring all client queries are appropriately responded to
• Client meetings.
• Staff supervision.

Requirements

• IRIS, Sage, Quickbooks, Kashflow, Xero, Software experience desirable.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills with a good command of English.
• Prior Practice Accounts experience
• AAT Level 4 or above qualified.

If this sounds like something you are interested in and have the attributes required please apply now.