Accounts Assistant

Service Care Solutions - Legal

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 9JY, England

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Accounts Assistant position is based in Lancaster and offers a permanent role with a salary ranging from £23,000 to £25,000 per annum.
The role requires candidates to be studying towards AAT, ACA, ACCA, or have equivalent experience, along with previous bookkeeping experience.
Key responsibilities include preparing annual accounts, self-assessment tax returns, and VAT returns, as well as supporting the accounts team with various tasks.
Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage their workload effectively to meet deadlines.
Additionally, Service Care Solutions offers a £250 referral bonus for successful placements.

Accounts AssistantChartered AccountancyMonday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (37.5 Hours per week)Lancaster basedPermanent Role £23,000 - £25,000 per annumResponsibilities & Duties

Preparation of annual accounts draft stage for manager review
Preparation of self-assessment tax returns
Dealing with HMRC in regards to queries and correspondence
VAT Returns
Supporting the accounts team
Bookkeeping duties on a wide range of cloud software
Scheduling client appointments and managing important departmental deadlines
Variance analysis
Answering telephone calls, emails and dealing with queries
Data entry to into accounting software
Recording any inconsistencies to help reconcile inaccuracies
Work as an integral team member to support and achieve the Company one team goal.
Acting as an ambassador for the company and supporting and promoting the Company objectives and themes, promoting the highest standards of behaviour and attitude.
Commit to own professional development, enhancing and improving skills and knowledge to the benefit of all.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be studying towards AAT, ACA, ACCA or equivalent experience
Previous experience of Bookkeeping self-assessment tax returns, year-end accounts & corporation tax
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent timekeeping and management with the ability to prioritise workload to ensure all tasks are carried out daily and all deadlines are met
IT skills, in particular with competent use of Excel
Motivated, enthusiastic
Attention to detail
To be able to work to individual and team targets
To be able to solve problems and provide a professional, punctual, and accurate service to clients

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on

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