Accounts Associate
Bromsgrove
Full time, permanent, office based
£19-23k + full study support
Four Squared Recruitment are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Associate to join a dynamic team within a leading accountancy practice known for providing exceptional financial services to a diverse clientele. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the accountants in managing day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining up-to-date financial records. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow their career in accountancy within a supportive and professional environment. If you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- This role is the equivalent of an assistant management accountant but incorporated within a practice.
- Supporting the management of a portfolio of clients and taking responsibility for ensuring their bookkeeping, management reporting and any ad-hoc tasks are prepared to a high standard and on a timely basis
- Preparation of the bookkeeping on Xero
- Preparation of management accounts and reports
- Preparation of VAT returns
- Contacting suppliers to verify bank details and processing payments, initially onto our internal system and eventually onto our client’s online banking platform
Attributes, Requirements, Skills:
- Bookkeeping to AAT Level 2 or equivalent preferred, school leavers and graduates considered
- Committed to maintaining technical knowledge to a high level
- Competent using MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Competent using Xero
- Have a good awareness of technology in general
- Good people and communication skills including telephone manner
- Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus
Package:
- Competitive salary
- 23 days holiday + public holidays
- Additional holiday day per year of service
- Pension contributions in excess of statutory minimum
- Health plan benefits
- Parking Permit
- Clear pathways of progression to management and beyond
- Supported study towards appropriate accountancy qualification
- Ongoing training and development
- Relaxed dress code