Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Your new firmThis is an exciting opportunity for you to join a strong, local practice based in Bolton, who specialise predominantly in accounts, audit, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. With this firm you are exposed to a variety of clients, considerably SME's, OMBs and Sole traders, working typically in retail and hospitality industry. Their turnovers range from £50,000 up to £10 million. With years of experience, this practice gives you a great opportunity to develop on your current knowledge and progress internally with plenty of onsite training. This position has arisen due to internal growth within the firm.Your new JobYou will be joining a team of 7 as an accounts assistant / bookkeeper, reporting to seniors above you, where you will have plenty of opportunity to learn from those around you. Your day-to-day duties will cover basic bookkeeping, working on sole trader and listed company accounts whilst assisting your manager with the preparation. You will be completing personal tax returns, VAT returns and working with multiple software's from IRIS, Xero and Sage. What you'll need to succeedIn order to succeed in this role, you will need to have previous practice experience, with knowledge surrounding accounts preparation. You will need to have previous experience with Xero software and currently completing your qualifications, ideally AAT. Other personal attributes will be required of you, this will include a motivated personality and an approach to take on new challenges and assisting your colleagues' day to day. You need to have good interpersonal skills, to contact clients and maintain current client relationships.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be offered a competitive salary ranging between £23,000 to £27,000, depending on experience, with the opportunity to join a strong independent practice where you can develop your current experience within accounts. You will also be offered study support and ACA training if you are looking to complete this qualification. There are 20 days holidays plus bank holidays, and other benefits such as health schemes, wellbeing days, on site parking and more. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this accounts assistant / bookkeeper role in Bolton, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Sam Priday on . However, 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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