Michael Page Finance
As an Outsourcing Assistant in the professional services industry, you will support the Accounting & Finance department by managing day-to-day financial operations and assisting with client accounts. This permanent role in Farnham offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a professional environment.
Client Details
Our client is a highly respected and well thought of top 20 accountancy practice in Farnham.
Description
The role is to support the Outsourcing Team in managing the bookkeeping process, it is not just a traditional processing role. It involves a lot of client contact and supporting the bookkeeping team with hands on bookkeeping when necessary.
Key responsibilities of the Outsourcing Assistant role are:
- Supporting the Outsourcing Team in managing day to day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients as well as reconciliations of the main control accounts, including month end reviews
- Reviewing client entries and advising of corrections or efficiency improvements
- Resolving queries
- Preparing VAT returns for review and filing of VAT returns
- Communicating directly with HMRC when necessary, undertaking general administration tasks
- Providing support to clients on various bookkeeping/accounts packages.
- Visiting clients on an ad hoc basis to help resolve bookkeeping issues or take on projects with clients relating to bookkeeping
Profile
The successful Outsourcing Assistant will have the following skills and experience:
· Minimum 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice
· AAT Level 3 and above
· Experience of Xero software is essential (preferably Xero certified)
· Ability to work both independently, direct liaison with clients, as well as part of a team
· VAT experience and knowledge to prepare VAT returns
· Management accounts experience favourable
· Personal Tax and MTD ITSA knowledge and experience favourable
· CIS awareness
· Positive team player
· Accurate data entry skills with excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
· Analytical and problem solving skills
· Experience with CCH would be advantageous
Job Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £33,000 per annum.
- Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment in Farnham.
- Chances to develop your career within the professional services industry.
- Permanent role offering stability and growth potential.
- Potential to work part-time (if preferred).
- Free parking.
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