Job Description

Overview

My client is responsible for a varied portfolio of non-audit clients, across a range of industry sectors, including sole-traders, partnerships and limited companies. The client experience, internally and externally, is the fundamental driver of the Accounting Technician and you will strive to deliver an 'only client' experience, whilst meeting expectations and providing accounting support to the wider team.

Key Objectives

Adaptability within your role as required to meet the needs of a growing accountancy business

Work closely with Managers and Director on a daily basis updating them on client work

Assist in the completing of clients' payrolls and VAT, communicating with clients and ensuring all pay runs are correctly reported on time to HMRC

Assist clients in bookkeeping and ensuring VAT returns are completed on time for submission to HMRC

Process client invoices and bank reconciliation in the relevant cloud software

Assist in general accounts production work as required

Assist in the completion of self-assessment tax returns as required

General administration duties in the office such as filing and database management

Look for opportunities for new clients and referrals to the other Cooper Associates Group businesses

As a key team member you will need to demonstrate

:

Complete confidentiality at all times

A high degree of personal motivation, organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload

Flexibility and approachability under pressure

You must be proactive, tenacious and show initiative always

Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

The ability to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively at all levels

The ability to work closely with other members of the team and management team

A learning mind-set with the ability to receive feedback to implement corrective advice ensuring achievement of key objectives and service delivery to clients

A high level of professionalism to deliver client service excellence

The ability to build excellent relationships with all colleagues through role model behaviour in line with the Group culture and strategic objective

Good client service

You will need the following knowledge and skills:

Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, Sage etc

Good knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.

Confidence to communicate with clients and the team

Personable, presentable and punctual

Qualifications:

AAT Level 2 or 3 desirable

1+ years accounting practice experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Employee mentoring programme On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Willingness to travel:

100% (preferred)
Work Location: In person