Account assistant

FRESH GRADS WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED.

Are you looking to join a rapidly growing, dynamic, and commercially savvy Accountancy

Practice where there’s no such thing as a silly question, time and talent are respected, there are endless opportunities to learn, alternative perspectives are welcome, and (most importantly of all) nobody thinks they’re too “big time” to make a round of brews? If so, we’d love to have a conversation with you about joining our thriving team.

By combining our traditional values with modern thinking our team of Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll professionals proudly set the standard for what modern small business accounting support should look like. We are a team on a mission, with a rapidly expanding caseload of clients so now is a really exciting time to join our friendly team.

Our Bookkeeping team form an integral part of our package of support services for our valued clients. They live and breathe our philosophy of “balanced and beautiful” by meticulously tracking, reconciling and reporting financial information for a caseload of clients in order to help us provide a complete seamless service.

Working Hours – Monday to Friday- 10 am to 6pm

Key Responsibilities:

To reconcile all ledgers e.g., bank, credit card, cash

To maintain electronic filing of reports and records.

To resolve and reconcile bookkeeping queries.

To utilise internal recording systems and follow internal procedures to ensure work and

data are recorded and completed to an exemplary standard.

To provide excellent client care both on the phone and in person, delivering reports and

updates. This will include answering incoming calls and emails and any other queries as

required.

To work effectively and efficiently as part of a close-knit bookkeeping team, providing

support and cover.

To participate in activities necessary to support the smooth running of the office

environment.

To carry out relevant CPD required by your professional body (if appropriate).

General Duties:

To attend training and development deemed necessary for the post in agreement with

the line manager.

To willingly undertake any other tasks as reasonably requested by line managers and

comply with all employee policies and procedures of the company.

Person specification:

Relevant experience

Experience working in a fast-paced accountancy practice with a varied caseload of

clients. This will be supported by a membership to a professional body (if applicable).

Sound understanding and working knowledge of the double entry system.

Experience in MS Excel (compulsory)

Excellent English language proficiency

Skills

Able to navigate Microsoft packages, specifically Word and Excel.

Effective at time management with the ability to work to tight deadlines (both internally

and externally) and deal with newly emerging priorities day-to-day without compromising

attention to detail.

To proactively seek out information when needed from colleagues and clients to enable a seamless service with a curious approach and hunger to expand knowledge.

Personal attributes

Friendly and professional with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels,

internally and externally and committed to providing exemplary customer care.

A fun and outgoing attitude with a desire to support the growth of a thriving business,

whilst enjoying professional growth at the same time.

An advocate for continued professional development, constantly curious and hungry to

learn but not afraid to ask for advice when needed and act upon feedback given.

Takes pride in professional appearance and positively represents the brand.