Accounts Assistant

My client is seeking an experienced, high calibre Accounts Assistant to join their growing team in the Pontypridd area. This person would be someone who has previous experience of working in practice and exposure to the essential elements of client service and delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be required to:

* Prepare accounts for limited companies from trial balance stage, as well as sole traders and
* partnerships from primary records
* Prepare monthly and/or quarterly management accounts including variance analysis
* Maintain client books and records on a regular basis
* Preparation of VAT returns
* Preparation of Corporation Tax, Partnership Tax and Personal Tax returns ready for review
* Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
* Work and liaise with other members in the accounts team and colleagues in other parts of the firm as necessary to provide high quality client service
* Report directly to a Manager/Director
* Able to project manage in order to meet deadlines and budget constraints

Requirements:

AAT qualified or QBE with previous experience of working in practice
Broad range of experience dealing with all aspects of limited companies in particular, as well as sole traders and partnerships
Technically capable of producing statutory accounts to a high standard
General corporate and personal tax experience essential
Working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel essential
Working knowledge of Iris desirable
Able to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels
A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships
A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions
Possess strong team working skills
Demonstrable ability to take responsibility and use own initiative
Full, clean driving licence as some work may require travel

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