Accounts Assistant
Full Time, Permament
Competitive
Leeds
The primary role of the Accounts Assistant is to deliver compliance services to a broad range of clients, which will include bookkeeping, preparation of accounts and tax computations, all with support from senior members of the team.
Responsibilities
- Supporting on a portfolio of clients throughout the year
- Preparation of year end and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies (including those under FRS102 and 105)
- Preparation of bookkeeping and VAT Returns
- Assisting in the preparation of tax computations
About you
- Previous experience in a practice environment is essential
- Ideally AAT part-qualified
- Experience of key accounting packages (such as Xero, SAGE, QuickBooks) and Excel is essential
- Aligned with our culture and Values
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and a high level of attention to detail
- Exposure to owner managed businesses
- Technical ability with a knowledge of recent developments in relation to accounting and tax compliance (FRS102 and FRS105)
- You will be expected to professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals
What is on offer
- Competitive salary
- AAT study support
- Annual holiday entitlement of 172.5 hours (23 days) plus 60 hours for the 8 UK Bank Holidays
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- Birthday day off
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Life Assurance x 3
- Aegon pension scheme with the option to salary sacrifice
- Additional salary sacrifice benefits available including EV car scheme, gym membership, cycle to work, tech benefits
- Agile working
- Company bonus
- Regular social events
- Training and development opportunities
For more information please email zoe.waring@fortus.co.uk