Accounts Assistant

Job description

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Title: Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (part time also considered)

Location: Inverness

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience/qualifications)

Details:

Our client, a leading Accountancy Practice in the Inverness area, is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant. This is a busy and varied role with the opportunity for further personal and professional development within a highly supportive environment.

Duties include

• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts including posting and reconciling sales and purchase invoices.

• Investigating and resolving discrepancies.

• Bank reconciliations.

• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.

• Dealing with enquiries and providing advice and guidance to ensure best bookkeeping practice.

• Collating accurate and up to date information.

• Online submissions to HMRC

• Communicating with a variety of internal and external contacts on a regular basis.

• Daily use of accounting software systems as well as MS Office.

Person specification

• Previous experience in a similar accounts/bookkeeping role.

• Experience within a practice accounting environment is preferred.

• Strong IT skills including MS Office and experience in accounting software.

• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Able to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Ability to undertake training and learn new skills, systems and procedures with ease.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with clients and colleagues in a professional manner.