Accounting Assistant

" About Armstrong Watson LLP As an expanding business with 17 offices at present, Armstrong Watson LLP is a leading independent accountancy firm ranked in the top 30 firms of accountants and business advisers. Our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact our employees have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues and the communities in which we operate in. Our success is dependent on every colleague behaving consistently across all four of our values: Passion, Trust, Honesty and Humanity. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join us at our Northallerton Office and become part of a unique and ambitious team. This role will involve working alongside the existing team on a variety of projects who aspire to provide the best service to our clients. The overall purpose of this role is to complete book keeping and VAT, accountancy and business taxation assignments for clients of Armstrong Watson. The main elements of this role will include book keeping and preparation of monthly and quarterly VAT Returns, and Management Accounts for a variety of clients including sole traders, partnerships and companies, many of which operate in the agricultural sector. In addition the role will include the preparation of business accounts and tax calculations when required. The Candidate In order to fulfil the role, we expect a candidate to be computer literate, have good communication skills, a pleasant manner and a good level of education. Relevant work experience in an accountancy environment and a working knowledge of Xero are also desirable. The Benefits In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes: \t * Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover and Income Protection \t * Enhanced Annual Leave which will increase throughout your length of service \t * Flexible & Smart Working \t * Health Shield Cash Plan (provides cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on fashion, entertainment, holidays etc) \t * Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client) \t * Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support for emotional wellbeing) \t * Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) \t * Detailed and thorough on-the-job training \t * Reviews and appraisals with your management team to ensure regular communication In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further. When you're with us...... we're with you. " Education: Not Specified Employment Type: Permanent