KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with this growing firm of Accountants based near Washington in their search for an Assistant Accountant. You will be involved in the day-to-day bookkeeping and preparation of clients VAT returns. The Assistant Accountant will be a key member of the Practice and good communications with clients is essential.

The key duties of the post are as follows:
* Preparation of accounts for Limited Companies and Sole Traders
* Preparation of VAT returns
* Maintaining bookkeeping records for a varied portfolio of clients
* Posting automatic feeds from banks, and reconciliation of client bank accounts
* Uploading purchase and sales invoices
* Reconciliation of clients’ Debtors and Creditors
* General accounts duties as required

The Person
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Previous experience in a similar practice role - essential.
* Good computer literacy, great attention to detail and well organised.
* Flexibility - ability to react and respond positively to changes in priority and workload.
* Ability to work using own initiative as well as being a team player.
* Ability to multi-task, good time management and work well under pressure.

This role is to be fully office based, hours are 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday