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An excellent job opportunity has arisen at an established accountancy firm in Leicester who are looking to hire an Accounts & Tax Assistant. The firm can offer long-term progression, great support on studies and professional development, plus market-leading pay and benefits.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Full study support package if applicable
Excellent personal development programmes to support career growth opportunities
Structured development as well as on the job practical training
Flexible benefits reward package
Working and learning directly from our Associate Directors & Directors
Ability to progress all the way to the top!
Responsibilities:
Produce an accounts working file;
You will be assisting in the management and delivery of accounts preparation services for our Owner Managed Business Client portfolio with the below key tasks being carried out;
Produce an accounts summary and list of discussion points for the manager;
Work within a budget agreed at the planning stage;
To professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals;
To attend training to further develop and maintain your technical skills;
To achieve good passes with all professional and advance examinations, where applicable;
To plan and control your professional work for the firm’s clients within the firm’s standard procedures. You will be able to identify basic planning opportunities;
To identify and act upon any opportunities you see within the professional work you do to sell more services to existing and prospective clients;
You will keep up to date with internal policies, procedures and announcements;
Prior knowledge of producing self-assessment tax returns would be an advantage.
Ad hoc administrative duties as needed by the Manager
Requirements:
Experience with using Iris, Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks is preferred but not essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Good organisation and time management skills