JOB TITLE – ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The work involves low volume processing; preparation of accounts, VAT returns and management accounts, preparing budgets and planning of files, proofing accounts; completion of files for review.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE
To join a dynamic and successful business, assisting in accounts preparation tasks across a broad spectrum of commercial and charity sector clients, giving direct support to senior assistants and client managers.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Lots of common sense and logical thinker
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to deal with clients and colleagues in a professional manner
- Able to attend client premises on occasion
- Professional appearance
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- Basic knowledge of debits & credits
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
- Sage Line 50 – knowledge of use
- Xero – knowledge of use
- Basic knowledge of company disclosure requirements
- Basic knowledge of small business taxation
- Driving licence
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Future opportunity (but not requirement) to progress to professional qualification (i.e. AAT or ACCA) with the support of the firm.
If you would like to apply for this post, please contact:
Graeme Brown | Tutor
Kaplan Glasgow | 2nd floor, 112 West George Street | Glasgow | G2 1PS
Telephone: 0141 333 1101
E-mail: graeme.brown@kaplan.co.uk
