Assistant Accountant

I am currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a busy and growing firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers in Chester. This is a busy and growing practice and they are looking for someone who is part or fully qualified at AAT level to join their first-class team. Working as part of the team you will support customers with all aspects of accountancy.

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting to the director and senior manager
• Preparing limited company accounts and corporation tax returns including dealing with clients queries with support from two qualified ACAs
• Possible audit work if the person possesses the right experience (not obligatory)
• Possible independent examination and charity accounts work if the person possesses the right experience (not obligatory)
• VAT return preparation
• Dealing with companies house issues - winding companies and issue of shares up etc
• Management accounts preparation
• Resolving HMRC queries/issues
• Personal tax return preparation for the period of October to January

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a firm of UK accountants required
• Experienced in meeting clients face to face and providing high levels of customer services

Benefits:

• Negotiable salary commensurate with experience
• Study support/Professional development
• Flexibility around working arrangements
• Hybrid working model

DJ/0487
Assistant Accountant
Chester
£25-35k DOE