Business Services Assistant

Our
Business Services team
is seeking a
Business Services Assistant . This role will be instrumental in support the provision of accounting and business advice services, developing the necessary professional competencies through formal and on-the-job training. You will work flexibly to meet deadlines and uphold high service levels whilst maintaining fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusivity in everything that you do.
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
The
Duncan & Toplis group
is one of the UK’s top regional accountancy firms, specialising in accountancy, tax, and business advice, as well as supporting clients with legal services, IT support, and wealth management. Established in 1925, the team provide services to more than 12,000 businesses and individuals. We help each other as well as our communities, taking our social responsibility seriously by supporting local initiatives through the Duncan & Toplis Foundation.
Your responsibilities
Here's a bit more on what you can expect to be doing day-to-day:
Crafting comprehensive sets of accounts along with detailed working papers for review by your manager.
Meeting designated deadlines for all accounting tasks.
Efficiently managing your workload and client expectations, leveraging your expertise to enhance the team's performance.
Cultivating strong client relationships to optimise outcomes and actively contributing to business growth initiatives.
Maintaining keen awareness of project timelines and completing assignments within specified parameters.
Implementing strategies to minimise review points and enhance project efficiency.
About You:
We're searching for candidates who bring a dynamic blend of experience and qualifications to excel in this role:
Possessing either partial or full AAT, ACCA, or ACA qualifications.
Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating within a team environment.
Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal.
Dedication to enhancing professional and technical expertise.
Eagerness to cultivate a diverse set of IT skills to enhance performance.
Enthusiasm for engaging in formal training opportunities, including on-the-job learning experiences.
Be a Duncan & Toplis team member
At Duncan & Toplis we offer flexible working arrangements through our flexible working guide, called ‘How We Work’. You can read more here.
As part of our benefits package, we also offer mental health support and time to volunteer for charitable work. These are just some of the perks of working at Duncan & Toplis.
Duncan & Toplis develop talent and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal development, whilst always ensuring we put our values at the forefront of everything we do.