Accounts Assistant

Your new firm
You will be joining a leading practice with a strong presence in the northwest. This is a great opportunity to further your current accounts experience and knowledge and join a leading, top 20 practice based in the heart of Manchester, where you can really see your career develop. With services in audit, business advisory and accounts and being a top 20 firm, they have a strong regional presence along with specialist local knowledge with their Manchester-based clients. They are easily accessible by tram and have modern offices in Manchester; this accounts assistant job has arisen due to continuous organic growth within the firm.
Your new role
You will be joining an experienced and leading team as an accounts assistant / bookkeeper, reporting to seniors above you. You will be surrounded by semi-seniors and seniors who will guide and assist you daily, having 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 types of software from IRIS, Xero and Sage.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have previous practice experience, with knowledge surrounding account preparation. You will need to have previous experience with Xero and Sage 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 taking 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 return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary ranging between £23,000 to £27,000 (DOE), with the opportunity to join a leading, top 20 practice where you can develop your current experience within accounts and see your career progress. You will also be offered study support and ACA training if you are looking to complete this qualification. You will be offered a generous holiday package and other benefits such as health schemes, wellbeing days, onsite parking and more upon employment.
What you need to do now
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