Accounts Semi Senior - Top 20 Accountants

Michael Page Finance ,
Maidstone, Kent
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000 per annum

Overview

An opportunity has arisen based in Maidstone to join a growing firm of accountants , as a key addition around Semi Senior / Senior Accountant / Technician levels, during this key period of the firms growth and development. There is potential to develop and progress in your career, both technically, increasing your technical skills, along with developing more client contact and relationships and a path to progress in levels. Client Details Our client, based in Maidstone, pride themselves on the expert professional advice they offer. They deal with a diverse range of clients, from the entertainment industry through to manufacturing business and self-employed individuals to name a few. They put emphasis on integrity and objectivity, as well as being a trustworthy and impartial firm. Providing the full range of professional services, they ensure their services are tailored to the nature of their clients. Description The successful Accounts Semi Senior in Maidstone will be/have: Undertaking bookkeeping on behalf of clients (in house or at client premises), including processing transactions from documents provided by the client and reconciling control accounts, including Bank, Sales ledger, Purchase ledger and VAT The preparation and completion of client VAT returns, including liaising with the client to provide the required information, producing supporting schedules and completing the VAT return by the deadline The preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts to provide clients with relevant information. These are prepared to the client's required specification and may be produced using accounting software or spreadsheets. The preparation of statutory accounts, year-end accounts or rental accounts (as appropriate) for limited companies (including service charge companies), sole traders and partnerships. To include completion of the accounts file, in accordance with our client's procedures and production of accounts on CCH Central Software for review by Managers Ad-hoc arrangements, either in house or at a client's premises covering any of the above areas or general book keeping and accounts work Record time spent on each client's affairs using the relevant computer software to submit weekly timesheets, ensuring that work is completed within budget Attend and participate in team meetings and attend training such as seminars and CPD updates as necessary Other ad hoc duties as may be required from time to time in order to assist the smooth running of the Accounting Solutions Department or to provide additional assistance to clients Profile Essential: Previous experience in bookkeeping, completing VAT returns and accounts preparation, having completed the AAT qualification (Professional Diploma in Accounting) Ideally, we are looking for a minimum of two to three years' relevant experience, or an ability to demonstrate the required technical knowledge to undertake the duties outlined above with minimal supervision. This will include a strong understanding of double entry accounting. Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines Ability to work effectively in a team environment both with one's colleagues and with and for the firm's Managers and Partners Good organisation skills with the ability to multi task and assist on ad hoc assignments Excellent communication skills, with a good command of written and spoken English Ability to communicate information clearly, concisely and accurately, both in person and when using the telephone and email Ability to check for accuracy and give good attention to detail Good IT skills, including experience of accounting software programs, Word, Excel and other Windows based systems Job Offer £24,000- £32,000 dependent on experience Pension Holiday Benefits Package

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