Qualified Accountant Chartered Accountancy Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (37.5 Hours per week) Lancaster based Permanent Role £28,000 per annum
Responsibilities & Duties
Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies for finalisation by management.
Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax returns
Preparation of Corporation Tax returns
Preparation and filing of VAT returns
Bank reconciliations
Providing basic tax advice
Daily use of accounting software
Dealing with correspondence from HMRC in regards to queries and correspondence
Customer service - answering telephone calls and emails and dealing with queries and complaints
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.
Using one's knowledge, experience, and skillset to enhance, teach and develop other staff within the business, as appropriate, to help future proof the company
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be studying towards AAT, ACA, ACCA
Enthusiastic and diligent
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent time keeping with the ability to prioritise workload to ensure all tasks are carried out on a daily basis and all deadlines are met.
To have strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate, organise and take responsibility for performance.
IT Skills with competent use of word and excel.
Knowledge of company and personal taxation
Understanding of company VAT preparation
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 208969 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Lancaster, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £28000.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-04 08:43:31
30 hours p/wk £31,250 Pro Rata + Career Development + BenefitsAn exciting new opportunity exists for an ambitious Accounts Assistant with broad sales and purchase ledger experience, to provide a comprehensive financial control, billing and credit control support service to a leading supplier of workplace hygiene, clothing, PPE and safety equipment.Since 1964 our client has supplied businesses working across the hospitality, pharmaceutical, and food production sectors.
Specialising in corporate & hi-visibility clothing, hand protection and safety footwear, their professional and personal service has become a hallmark of their 50 successful years in business.The successful candidate will ensure both creditor and debtor requirements are met, and cashflow is managed.
The correct handling of financial transactions including banking, managing credit control, making creditor payments are also key requirements of the role.
The ideal job seeker will have previous experience in a similar, standalone finance related role within a growing business taking responsibility for ensuring both the finance and sales functions are well supported from an accounts perspective.
As the team manages the financial transactions for over 300 active customer accounts and 200 suppliers dealing in foreign currency transactions, the ability to adapt and prioritise in a shifting commercial landscape is an essential prerequisite.Key Responsibilities
Using Sage 50 to manage debtors inc sending statements and chasing, entering payments received in the bank to Sage.
Manage creditors from entering invoices to processing of monthly payment runs and ad hoc payments as necessary.
Updating of all customer and supplier records on Sage, maintaining good housekeeping.
Production of monthly reports inc profit and loss, cashflow, balance sheet and debtor list.
Work with sales team to manage customer credit limits and payments and purchasing team to manage supplier terms and expectations.
Monitor overheads, working with general manager, and other departments as necessary e.g. carriage costs with sales and dispatch teams.
Manage card, website and other income streams, working with sales team to record and advising when received etc.
Run month end and process prepayments and accruals.
Produce VAT returns, and ensure PAYE, VAT and other tax payments are set up and accounted for.
Prepare all journals and records for accountant at year end.
Work closely with the directors to forecast the business needs and plans
Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Supervisor or Accounts Payable role
A relevant accounting technician qualification (e.g.
AAT) or qualified by experience in a similar role.
The drive to take on a growing role offering wonderful career progression.
Comprehensive MS Office and Accountancy software experience (e.g.
Xero, Quickbooks, etc).
Great attention detail, communication skills, organisation and flexibility
The ability to identify and react to changing commercial priorities.
This is a fantastic career opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join a growing organisation at an exciting time.
A competitive salary, benefits package, career progression and full support is on offer to the right candidate.
Apply now! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: St. Austell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £31250.00 per annum + Pro Rata + Career Dev + Benefits
Posted: 2024-10-04 08:26:27
