Assistant Associate/Bookkeeper (Business Management)

Assistant Associate/Bookkeeper (Business Management) Key Responsibilities:

• This role is the equivalent of an assistant management accountant but incorporated within a practice.
• Review/prepare book-keeping as required
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of management figures
• Supporting the management of a portfolio of clients
• Working with the client managers directly to understand the client's requirements and identifying areas where more detailed advice may be required
• Contacting suppliers to verify bank details and processing payments, initially onto our internal system and eventually onto our client's online banking platform

Attributes, Requirements, Skills:

• Bookkeeping to level 3 AAT or equivalent
• Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level
• Competent using MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience of Iris, Alpha, Quickbooks and Sage 50 would be preferable
• Have a good awareness of technology in general
• Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenariosGood people and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills

Package:

• Relaxed dress code
• Supported study towards appropriate accountancy qualification
• Opportunities for progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday + public holidays
• Additional holiday day per year of service
• Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum