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Accounts Assistant - Accountancy Practice

Kube Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO1 7PX, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
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  • The Accounts Executive (Finance) position is based in York with a negotiable salary and full study support offered.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a practice environment and ideally be AAT qualified while working towards ACCA or ACA qualifications.
  • The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, preparing year-end accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and tax computations.
  • Strong communication skills, technical knowledge of accounting packages, and familiarity with UK GAAP and Companies Law are essential for success in this position.
  • The company provides a friendly and inclusive working environment with benefits including 22 days of holiday plus a birthday day off, health cash plan, and pension options.

Accounts Executive (Finance)

York Based

Salary negotiableplus- Full Study Support, 22 days holiday + birthday day off + bank hols, Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance x3, Pension salary sacrifice, Benefits Discounts Portal, Quarterly functions and events, Parking on site, Friendly and inclusive working environment, Regular training and development.

With over 40 years of experience, our client has honed their skills and developed services offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

They always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution- focused and continually strive to be the best. Each member of the team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of the business, which in turn helps our client continue to grow, develop and evolve.

The Role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on an extensive and broad portfolio of clients supporting the managers in the general accountancy and taxation duties covering bookkeeping services, the preparation of accounts and tax computations. In essence, the primary objective of the Accounts Executive is to play an integral part within the existing accounts team in delivering compliance services to the client base.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting on a portfolio of clients throughout the year; managing timetables / expectations, anticipating costs, raising fee invoices

Preparation of year end and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies (including those under FRS102, 1A and 105)

Preparation of bookkeeping and VAT Returns

Assisting in the preparation of corporation and personal tax computations

Utilising and promoting the use of cloud technology within our client base including the conversion of existing clients

Identifying, researching and helping to resolve technical issues with may arise with clients

Assisting the team through the preparation of company secretarial filings at Companies House

About you:

Previous experience in a practice environment is essential

Ideally AAT qualified and working towards either the ACCA or ACA qualification

Must demonstrate gravitas and impact to earn trust and respect amongst management, the wider team and with clients

Experience of key accounting packages (such as Xero, SAGE, QuickBooks) and Excel is essential.

Aligned with our culture and Values

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrated ability to think analytically and a high level of attention to detail

Good knowledge of UK GAAP and Companies Law

Exposure to owner managed businesses

Technical ability with a knowledge of recent developments in relation to accounting and tax compliance (FRS 102 / FRS102 1a / FRS 105)

Drive and resilience to deliver high levels of customer service

You will be expected to professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals

Due to the volume of applications we receive if you have not heard from the managing consultant within 1 week please assume you have not been short listed.

Kube Recruitment Solutions Ltd. is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications. A copy of our Diversity Policy is available upon

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