Accounts Assistant

Requirements

• To be successful in this role, you should have experience
• Prior experience of computerised accounting packages including cloud-based software
• Ability to work independently but as part of a wider team
• Results orientated to meet and exceed client expectations, with a key focus on delivering high quality work that consistently meets internal and/or external client deadlines
• Understanding of new accounting standards
• AAT qualification or ACCA qualification (or studying towards)
• Desired
• Experience with IRIS or Silverfin accounting software
• As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support
• We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

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Additional Information

What will you be doing? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to help in the accurate processing of clients' financial data and assist with the preparation of management accounts and other outputs, within the timeframe agreed with the client or required by statute. This is a permanent role to be based at either our Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy or Stirling office, with a hybrid working model (role dependent) - please speak to your recruiter for more details. We are an ambitious team who will often arrange optional, social activities. We take pride in the service we offer to our clients, so this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow and develop within a network of experienced professionals - apply now! As an Accounts Assistant your responsibilities will include among others Prepare and input client transactions onto computerised ledger systems Reconciliation of sales and purchase ledgers and bank accounts on software Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for review Preparation of quarterly VAT/EC Sales list returns from financial information supplied by client for review Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements, including statutory accounts, partnership accounts and sole trader accounts for tax purposes Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts and attending to client administration including engagement letters and billing processes

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