Assistant Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Job type: Permanent, Full time/ Part time, Office based

Location: Derby, DE1

Work Pattern: Fulltime 37.5 hours / Part time 16-20 hours (No weekends)

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pro-rata (DOE)

A wonderful opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned accountancy firm in Derby as an Assistant Accountant. With various duties, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the accountant with accounts preparation for a multitude of clients ranging from Sole traders to SME’s. Offering a salary of up to £30,000, applicants must have a clear understanding of accounts and a proven track record in a similar role. Must have UK experience.

Duties:

* Accounts preparation for a portfolio of up to 300 clients

* Balance sheet reconciliations

* Assisting with budgeting for companies

* Managing company ledgers

* Completing bank reconciliations

* Preparation of invoices, billings, and ledgers

* Completing financial reports and reporting back to finance team

* Assisting and supporting the company accountant with ad-hoc duties

Person Specification:

* Must be AAT Qualified or similar

* Will consider those qualified by experience

* Knowledge of Xero & QuickBooks

* Show a clear track record in a similar position

* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

* Ability to work cohesively in a team

* Self-motivated and target driven

Benefits:

* Free onsite parking

* 28 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holidays

* Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

* Flexibility for part time (16 - 20 hours)

* Company pension in line with government guidelines

* Christmas shutdown