We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team within a dynamic hospitality and events environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced, multifaceted business.The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function, assist with month-end processes, and contribute towards continuous improvement across the department.Key Responsibilities
Produce monthly management accounts packsReconcile balance sheet accountsPrepare monthly cashflow forecastsPerform and review bank reconciliationsAssist with month-end processes including accruals and prepaymentsAnalyse variances within management accounts and liaise with department heads to improve performanceSupport the budgeting process and preparation of budget packsAssist with the preparation of year-end working papers across group entitiesPrepare VAT returnsSupport monthly payroll processesAssist with year-end routines and audit preparationContribute to finance-related projects and process improvementsProvide cover and support across the wider finance team where requiredProduce KPI and financial performance reporting
Skills & Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience within an accounts or finance roleAAT qualified or equivalentIdeally studying towards ACCA or CIMAPrevious management accounts experience is essentialStrong systems and IT skillsAdvanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPsExperience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirablePrevious hospitality or EPOS system experience would be advantageousStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsAbility to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentConfident communicator, able to build relationships across all levels of the businessSelf-motivated, reliable, and proactive approach to workFull driving licence and own transport preferred
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Typical duties will include:
Draft and prepare client accounts/statutory accounts along with tax computations.
Draft quarterly VAT returns.
Draft reports covering financial statements, client business issues, systems and controls.
Prepare management accounts.
Correspond with clients, keeping the relevant manager informed of developments.
Preparation of P11d’s for review by members of the team.
Analyse client records and assist with running payroll.
Prepare final accounts packs to send to clients.
You will study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 and then Level 4 qualification over 36 month under an apprenticeship contract, building not only on your technical skills, but also on your personal and professional development.Training:Advanced Diploma – AAT Level 3.
Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines, including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The areas you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant. These include Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem-Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take the End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’. Training Outcome:You will study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 and then Level 4 qualification over 36 month under an apprenticeship contract, building not only on your technical skills, but also on your personal and professional development. Further study support will be offered based on performance in the role.Employer Description:AuthorTax is a young accountancy practice that is growing fast. We deal with a number of interesting clients in the creative sector who require an efficient and high quality service.Working Hours :37.5 hours per week. Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Analytical skills,Problem solving skills,Attention to detail,IT skills....Read more...
Job Duties include:
Inputting and updating Excel spreadsheets for client data consisting of:
Analysing invoices
Analysing receipts
Preparing client letters
Scanning and photocopying documents for client electronic files
Complete client VAT returns
Complete sole trader accounts
Complete personal tax returns
Complete all tasks within the given time period
To maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly with other members of staff
Training:Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3 Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level.
You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting.
You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4. To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level. The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping
Final Accounts Preparation
Management Accounting: Costing
Indirect Tax
Advanced Synoptic Assessment
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving
Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’
Training Outcome:We are a training office for ACCA so future progression to fully qualified.Employer Description:We are a 4 partner firm of Chartered Certified Accountants who have been established
for over 30 years.Working Hours :Days and times to be confirmed - 35 hours per week.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills....Read more...
Job duties include:To be responsible for all technical accounting issues within the branch, for assigned portfolios of clients. Key Responsibilities:
Maintaining appropriate accounting arrangements
Monitoring the quality and appropriateness of the client accounts
Processing of client accounts
Collection of premiums
Developing methods to enhance the smooth running of the financial relationship with the client
Administering relevant client accounts, technical posting, client cash balance, accounts quality control and data collection
Assisting in the overall management of the portfolio including profit analysis and portfolio ‘audits’
Assisting in managing the accounting relationship with clients including managing clients’ expectations and meeting deadlines / service standards as required. This will include an element of direct client contact
Working closely with other technical areas such as underwriting and claims to ensure an effective overall client relationship
Training:Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3.
Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping
Final Accounts Preparation
Management Accounting: Costing
Indirect Tax
Advanced Synoptic Assessment
The apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.Training Outcome:Great amount of exposure for the employee with networking opportunities and development. This will put them in good stead once they have completed their level 3 to become a more experienced professional.Employer Description:With the office in Munich, it forms the Life 1 division of Munich Re. The UK life market is one of the, if not the, most competitive life markets in the world. We understand that Life insurers work in a dynamic market where medical progress, demographic trends and changing lifestyles are constantly giving rise to new risk landscapes. This demanding situation is made even more challenging by changing laws and regulations and ever tougher competition. So, we need a smart strategy and structure in order to succeed.
At UK & Ireland Life we have three pillars to our business strategy, protection, longevity and reinsurance structuring. All three are key to the success of our business so it’s important to look at the big picture. In terms of clients, we trust them as experts of their business and provide them with the financial strength of the world’s largest reinsurer, global expertise, and sharp pricing so that they are both competitive and profitable.Working Hours :35 hours per week. Days and shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Number skills,Team working....Read more...
