Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

REED Accountancy and Finance are working on behalf of a growing team, who support the Financial Management of Care Home Businesses. They are looking for a talented Accounts Assistant (AAT Level 3 / 4 Qualified or Part Qualified). Are you ready to  take your accounting career to the next level with a growing, supportive and ambitious firm?  Please read on Accounts Assistant (AAT level 3/ AAT Level 3, Part Qualified) Hybrid (after 3 months probationary) -  (3 days in the office, 2 from home) or staying fully office-basedFlexible start and finish timesSalary - up to £35,000 per annum 

Bournemouth based + Parking availableStudy Support Available towards ACCA About the Accounts Assistant RoleYou’ll be an essential part of a close-knit, high-performing team where your skills will be valued and developed.During the probation period, the role is fully office-based to ensure you receive the best support, training and integration into our team.After successfully completing probation, you can choose between a hybrid working modelWhat the Accounts Assistant Will Do:

• Prepare and manage invoices, VAT returns, payroll and bookkeeping duties
• Produce trial balances, monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts
• Carry out credit control, prepare payment runs, costings and pricing
• Prepare and submit year-end accounts and self-assessment tax returns
• Help configure and improve financial processes and procedures
• Collaborate on a range of financial operations within the accounts department
• Take on additional ad-hoc tasks as needed — no two days are the same!  

Requirement:

• Level 4 AAT UK qualified (or ACCA UK part-qualified/qualified)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting role in the UK
• Minimum 1 year of payroll experience in the UK Solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping and financial accounting
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, SageCloud, Sage50 Accounts and QuickBooks
• Experience in the domiciliary care sector is highly desirable  

Accounts Assistant Key Skills:

• Excellent English communication skills — written and spoken
• Confident and courteous in client interactions
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Outlook and Word Highly organised with brilliant attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive and disciplined with excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage a dynamic workload