Responsibilities:
*Assist with weekly and monthly work for clients within set deadlines
*Respond to ad hoc questions from clients
*Attend client’s premises to conduct bookkeeping work
*Assist and train clients with accounting systems including Sage, Xero, Quickbooks, Dext and Autoentry
*Set up accounting systems to include opening balances, chart of accounts, customers, suppliers, and general settings (e.g. year end, VAT information)
*Provide trainees with on-the-job training and delegate work to support their development
*Manage and monitor workflow and the progression of assignments delegated to trainees
*Bookkeeping, including preparing, processing and recording bank transactions, processing purchase, sales, and general ledger entries and producing reports
*Prepare management accounts and reports specific to clients’ needs
*Prepare VAT returns and notify portfolio holders of any matters for attention
*Provide constructive accounting advice to clients
*Identify departures from accounting standards or company law and communicate to senior team members
*Liaise with tax, payroll and accounts teams regarding clients
*Prepare year end accounts files for clients with supporting schedules for all balance sheet items and tax sensitive profit and loss items.Dealing with matters arising from the auditors.
*Proactively participate in two way communication regarding bookkeeping and VAT return progress and any issues with client and portfolio holder
*Monitor budgeted time allocated for the allocated work and notify the portfolio holder if it will go over the set timeframe.
Education/Experience:
*AAT Level 4 or qualified by experience
*Bookkeeping skills
*Good VAT knowledge
*At least 5 GCSES grade 4-9 with a 6 or above in english language and maths
*Driving licence and access to transport is essential
Other Responsibilities:
*Provide constructive feedback to line manager regarding processes and procedures
*Develop soft skills for communicating with clients
*Save all correspondence with clients in the document management system
*Be up-to-date with the firm’s policies and procedures and comply with them at all times
*Complete timesheets accurately on a daily basis
*Take on any other duties appropriate as and when required
*Assist with mentoring of junior members of staff
*Be aware of the firm’s risk management and practice assurance procedures and ensure compliance