Accounts Assistant

Accounts & Tax Assistant

• Location: Chester, Deeside and Ellesmere Port
• Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking to recruit for an Accounts & Tax Assistant to become a part of an established multi-office accountancy firm. This role requires travel between our offices in Chester, Ellesmere Port, and Queensferry.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Completion of sole trader accounts and self-assessment tax returns.
• Assisting with quarterly VAT returns and limited company accounts.
• Conducting bookkeeping work for key clients.
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients and communicating effectively with clients to address their needs.
• Engaging with new prospects and supporting their onboarding process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Positive attitude and great communication skills - both written and verbal.
• A good team player with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of Tax / Practice experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Dext, TaxCalc is desirable but not essential.
• AAT qualification is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits:

• 28 days of holiday plus a bonus birthday day off.
• Lunchtime finish of a Friday
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• On-site parking.
• Quarterly in-person full team meetings to contribute ideas and reconnect.

This client is keen on getting the recruitment process for this role underway ASAP.

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