Accounts Assistant

Established accountancy practice - Burnley - Accounts Assistant - Up to £20,000 (DOE) study Your new firm A well-established accountancy practice that operate out of a modern and open plan offices are seeking an accounts assistant to complete accounts and bookkeeping for the firm. The firm are a close-knit team that offer a wide range of accounting services and work with a variety of different clients. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in a variety of work with a friendly firm that will offer natural progression opportunities. Your new role In this Burnley based accounts assistant role you will be required to work closely with the firm's varied client base including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. The role will see you undertake bank reconciliations, prepare and submit VAT returns, prepare management accounts and maintain the sales and purchase ledgers for the client whilst bringing the accounts to trial balance; there would then be the opportunity to prepare full sets of accounts. You will be required to liaise with the clients on a daily basis via email and telephone and occasionally face to face in order to ensure all necessary documentation is provided. What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed in this Burnley based accounts job you will need to have worked in an accountancy practice setting previously or dealt with multiple clients. You will need to be able to work to strict deadlines, be self-motivated and have a good attention to detail. On top of this you should have good Microsoft excel skills, be personable, passionate and be able to work individually or as part of a team. The firm use Xero, Quickbooks and Sage so exposure with this software would be beneficial, however training will be provided. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to work for a firm that offer a wide range of accounting services and deal with a variety of exciting clients. The firm are looking to offer up to £20,000 (DOE) for the successful candidate. On top of this you will receive a competitive holiday package, overtime paid, TOIL, pension, free parking, modern & comfy staff room and study support. What you need to do now If you're interested in this Burnley based accounts job, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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 Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk