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Accounts Assistant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Chester, Cheshire CH4 9RE, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Chester based Accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team.
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience handling accounts within a practice and be AAT or part ACA/ACCA qualified.
  • The role involves managing VAT returns, personal tax computations, bookkeeping, and preparing annual accounts.
  • A competitive salary is offered, dependent on experience, along with a benefits package that includes 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays and flexible working hours.
  • Candidates should have experience with accounting software like Sage or Xero and possess strong analytical skills.

Your new firmA Chester based Accountancy firm are seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. This firm is committed to its staff and creating a team environment, with a bonus structure which relies on the success of the team as a whole. They emphasise work life balance and are flexible on working hours but don't encourage overtime and aim to provide a stress-free office environment. This firm provides a range of accountancy and tax consultancy services to clients across the UK. Their client base is a range of SME's, limited companies and corporate partnerships that sit within a range of sectors including manufacturing, construction, distribution and property.

Your new roleAs Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns and compiling personal tax computations and returns. You will have provision over bookkeeping and management accounting services and will be responsible for the maintenance of up-to-date accounting records for clients. You will also be required to prepare annual accounts and corporation tax returns.

What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience handling accounts within a practice and will be AAT or part ACA / ACCA qualified. You will have previous experience with accounting software such as Sage or Xero. You will need strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be offered a competitive salary dependent on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm which will prioritise your professional development and also general wellbeing. They have a competitive firm wide benefits package with 24 days holidays + bank + an extra day for your birthday, flexible working hours and a great bonus scheme.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.