Job Description

Job Role: Accounts Assistant Job Location: SKS Bailey Group, Ilkley An excellent opportunity has arisen within the SKS Group for a dynamic and ambitious Accounts Assistant to join our Ilkley practice. To be considered you will need to have at least 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience within a recognised UK based firm of Accountants and have relevant knowledge of accounts production for sole traders and limited companies. Job Purpose: To review work compiled by the accounts team, to liaise with and to provide financial information to clients from the reports produced. To assist the Head of Tax as required. To assist with the growth of the practice through management of current clients and acquisition of new clients. The candidate should possess excellent communication and IT skills and should have the ability to build client relationships. They should also prioritise attention to detail and have a \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude. Responsibilities: We need the new member to be able to:

• Assist with book-keeping and VAT preparation and review.
• Assist with accounts and tax return preparation and review.
• Scanning and organisation of client documentation.
• Preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Handling account queries.
• Compiling and presenting financial and budget reports.
• Ensuring financial statements and records comply with laws and regulations.
• Ensuring records are accurate.
• Preparation and analysis of client\xe2\x80\x99s financial records, including data management, analysis, and consultation.
• Liaising with HMRC.
• Working to deadlines.

Requirements:

• Proficient knowledge of personal tax and VAT.
• Experience of IRIS would be beneficial.
• Working towards qualification and with solid practice experience.
• Software Knowledge Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, IRIS

Working hours per week: Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, 37.5 hours. Salary: Negotiable based upon experience.