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Accounts & Tax Assistant

Blusource
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An established accountancy firm in Leicester is seeking to hire an Accounts & Tax Assistant.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and requires candidates to have relevant experience in accountancy.
  • Successful applicants will receive full study support and have opportunities for professional development.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting in accounts preparation and maintaining client relationships.
  • Experience with accounting software such as Iris, Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks is preferred, along with strong communication skills.

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

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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.