Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Chartered Accountancy
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (37.5 Hours per week)
Lancaster based
Permanent Role
£23,000 - £25,000 per annum

Responsibilities & Duties

• Preparation of annual accounts draft stage for manager review


• Preparation of self-assessment tax returns


• Dealing with HMRC in regards to queries and correspondence


• VAT Returns


• Supporting the accounts team


• Bookkeeping duties on a wide range of cloud software


• Scheduling client appointments and managing important departmental deadlines


• Variance analysis


• Answering telephone calls, emails and dealing with queries


• Data entry to into accounting software


• Recording any inconsistencies to help reconcile inaccuracies


• Work as an integral team member to support and achieve the Company one team goal.


• Acting as an ambassador for the company and supporting and promoting the Company objectives and themes, promoting the highest standards of behaviour and attitude.


• Commit to own professional development, enhancing and improving skills and knowledge to the benefit of all.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• To be studying towards AAT, ACA, ACCA or equivalent experience


• Previous experience of Bookkeeping self-assessment tax returns, year-end accounts & corporation tax


• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Excellent timekeeping and management with the ability to prioritise workload to ensure all tasks are carried out daily and all deadlines are met


• IT skills, in particular with competent use of Excel


• Motivated, enthusiastic


• Attention to detail


• To be able to work to individual and team targets


• To be able to solve problems and provide a professional, punctual, and accurate service to clients

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 20896