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Accounts Assistant

Employer
The Numbers Studio
Location
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary
£18,000
Closing date
29 Jul 2019

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Job Details

Would you like to work for a modern, fresh thinking accountancy firm? Are you looking expand your accounting knowledge and progress your career with fully funded ACA training support? If so, we are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our fast growing and friendly team.

Working in the heart of Brighton, this is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start their journey towards becoming an ACA Chartered accountant and develop core accountancy skills. We offer superb technical training and extensive opportunities alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job description

Overall job purpose

To assist our team members in providing efficient and effective accountancy services to a range of clients, while promoting the firm at all times.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and self-assessment returns under supervision to the required standard to ensure files are prepared and documented with sufficient evidence for review.
  • Produce account analysis and control account reconciliation schedules for inclusion on the assignment file which agree to the financial statements as requested by the assignment Manager.
  • To treat client staff with respect and courtesy, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times.
  • To ensure quality at all times as directed by the Manager.
  • Carry out duties assigned by the Manager efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm’s procedures.
  • Maintain contact with the Manager ensuring they are fully informed of findings arising from the work undertaken, so that any problems can be satisfactorily resolved.
  • Clear all review points raised on the work prior to files being passed to managers.
  • Attend staff meetings and training as required.
  • Train towards a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA).
  • Recognise when information provided by the client is incomplete and inaccurate and take steps to rectify this.
  • Ensure that timescales and deadlines set down are achieved, seeking advice regarding the resolution of issues and problems as appropriate.
  • Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by the Manager.

Personal and professional qualities

The role requires:

  • Accounting, Business or other relevant degree (2.2 grade or above) or AAT Qualified (first time passes)
  • A minimum of one years’ experience within an Accountancy Practice and/or similar role (preferable).
  • Work experience gained in a client or customer facing environment would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of bookkeeping (preferable)
  • A minimum of 5 GCSE’s at A-C grade, including a B in maths and English

Company

WE MAKE THE ORDINARY FEEL MORE EXCITING

For creatively minded entrepreneurs who need reassurance and support, The Numbers Studio is a finance business partner that empowers people to build a more fulfilling future for themselves.

We inspire, motivate and guide, enabling our clients to do what they are passionate about.

Founded in 2014, we love to make the ordinary feel more exciting. During your Numbers journey, you’ll be supported by the amazing team that makes it all happen.

You’ll never have to settle for a generic experience, that’s just not how we work.

We’ve built a team of caring, knowledgeable, understanding, and passionate advisors who love supporting creative businesses.

Behind the scenes at Numbers Studio, all of our team are either Chartered accountants or progressing towards being Chartered accountants.

We are a recognised training firm for both the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

We also run our own internal curriculum of workshops to ensure we’re continually evolving and improving.

The Numbers Studio offers empathy, understanding and encouragement – challenging business owners to pursue their passions and achieve the outcomes they envisaged.

During your Numbers journey, you’ll be supported by the amazing team that makes it all happen. You’ll never have to settle for a generic experience, that’s just not how we work. We’ve built a team of caring, knowledgeable, understanding, and passionate advisors who love making the ordinary feel more exciting.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
07941291312
Location
45 Gloucester Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 4EW
United Kingdom

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