Accounts Assistant

Job Description

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant for their Accountancy Practice client based in Dundee

Salary: Depending on experience – Competitive

Location: Dundee

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (Hybrid working is available)

Duties:

• To plan accounts, ensuring that accurate resources are used, in a timely manner to ensure internal and external deadlines are met.
• To prepare and review client accounts accurately to review stage, preparing clearly laid out explanatory notes to accompany accounts.
• To support the delivery of client accounts and tax returns as required, ensuring that support is provided to Managers and that work completed is carried out according to best practice.
• To follow up and manage any queries with the client in order to ensure that all relevant information and data is included in the final version.
• To support the delivery of client audits as required, ensuring that support is provided to Managers and that work completed is carried out according to best practice.
• To raise any audit queries with a relevant manager, ensuring the identification of risk and stating mitigation for identified risk.
• To ensure rigorous adherence to HMRC and other legislative requirements at all points during client delivery
• Attend, participate and contribute to meetings with clients

Required Skills:

• Minimum 12 – 18 Months work experience Accountancy Practice – Essential
• AAT qualified or have equivalent experience. If you’re still studying towards a professional qualification, study support will be provided
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills are a must, as is the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in using accounting software packages, such as Sage or Xero

Perks:

• 31 days holiday per year & Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Hybrid/Flexible Working Policy
• Volunteering Day
• Generous pension contribution and life insurance scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Birthday gift and Perkbox – discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
• Professional Subscriptions
• Team and office wide social activities

If interested, apply to today to discuss further!

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